GTL has a great atmosphere between teachers and students. After every weekend, the teachers always take a few minutes out of class to ask us about our weekend. In French class, this isn’t as much fun, because it’s definitely a French speaking exercise. This year, my professor, Henry Owens and his wife, invited all the students from their classes to dinner at their apartment. Jean Sands, his wife, cooked a very French meal for us. It was great! She also laid out at least 4 different cheeses, and had a book explaining them and what region they’re from. They didn’t serve us wine, because it was a Georgia Tech function, but it was fun nonetheless. Here’s a menu of our dinner, their beautiful/paid for by Tech apartment, and their view of Place St. Jaçues (The main square in town). The only thing they complain about is the yelling from the bars downstairs when there is a football (soccer) match being shown on television. Uffda, what a life.
Menu Chez Henry et Jean
Escargo
Mussels
Pear and blue cheese salad
Boeuf Bourguignon with noodles
Green bean casserole
Tarragon Carrots
Brownies
Cookies
Chocolate Mousse
Assorted Cheese
p.s. I like mussels just fine, but escargo is a little much…
apparentely, escargo is popular in France, because snails attack the vineyards. Not eating them would just be a waste right? They usually cook them with lots of garlic and butter, so you wouldn’t know you’re eating one of their pests that destroy their beloved grapes. You slide out the snail from the shell (yes they’re served in the shell) and put it on a piece of bread or eat it plain. Not appetizing.
And if you haven’t heard…. I’m going to Oslo, Norway tomorrow! Everyone that is staying in France, or going to Italy/Spain on the 4 day is going to have 70 degree weather and rain. On the other hand, Ashleigh and I will have beautiful scenery, clear skies, and 80 degree weather to worry about. Uffda!
