Over 120 countries.. But France is Special! SDLiving

French Influence ~  SDLiving Also 

I have visited over 120 countries, But France is it! Over 20 years ago when I decided which country to focus on International Food Tours I decided on France. I had so much in common with the rich country of food history. One of my mentors and chefs was from the Alp region of France in Chamonix. I knew I needed to see and share.

For over 18 seasons I packed my bags and took small groups to the South of France. We lived in the former home of Julia Child. The past 5 seasons I have rented a 17th century villa, and this year Julia's former home is up for sale. An end of an era. I hosted about 150 in the home over the years.. We are in our final stages of booking 2016 dates as we only have 2 spots left and will not be adding a week. If you are interested, please email as soon as possible. ggeary@aol.com .

I am so proud that I have 2 former tour goers coming back for yet another week in the South of France.  

SDLiving: 

Last week I created Tapas outside on the outdoor set. Here are the recipes. 

Sangria Blanca

Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Cold Tomato Soup

White Bean Salad

I am back next week for National Cheesecake Day! July 30th.. 9am Live on SDLiving CW6.. Recipes here afterwards! 

Father's Day

Monday on SDLiving I will be doing a special show for Dad's.. Mainly my dad!

Here is a rare picture of us.. Mom really didn't let Dad hold us.. In fact some didn't think we had legs that worked! Father's Day is a tough day for gifts.. You try to get something useful yet fun.. So I came up years ago with a blend of Cinnamon Sugar that dad likes on his buttered toast in the mornings.. I packaged it and put lables with this picture.. Wala! A perfect personal gift.. We will be making this and also a Steak/Rub rub. Also some of Dad's Favorite Chocolate Desserts!

Join me on SDLiving Tomorrow LIVE at 9am.. Here are the recipes...

Dad's Cinnamon

Dad's Steak Rub

Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies 

See you on the HAL Flagship... The ms Amsterdam on Sunday out of Seattle.. Heading to Alaska for a week! 

We are 1/2 full for France 2016.. Will you be coming with us? It maybe our last weeks in the villas for a while.. ggeary@aol.com 

SDLiving. It's St. Patty's Day!

St. Patty's Day! 

Tomorrow morning I will be making two desserts for the show. Check out SDLiving for my segment! Live at 9am on the CW6 in San Diego!

If you do not get the show or are not in aht area you can catch it later in the day on their website here: Show

Here are the recipes:

Baileys Chocolate Cherry Cake

Pistachio Cream Pie

Here is information on France 2016! 

Thanksgiving Appetizers on SDLiving!

Jarlsberg Cheese and Honey Ridge Farms on SDLiving Friday November 14th!

Using two of my favorite products! Jarlsberg Cheese that you can find in Deli sections of your supermarket.. Honey Ridge Farms (www.honeyridgefarms.com) can be purchased online and in a group of stores listed on their website. 

Recipes: 

The World's Best Deviled Eggs with Jarlsberg

Cheese Spriced Honey Baguettes

I will be on live at 9am top of the show with a beverage! 

We still have room for out Los Angeles Market Tour leaving San Diego on Sunday Morning for the day. www.great-news.com for info. 

Also, France 2015 is still open. ggeary@aol.com for information.

SDLiving... Pumpkin Day on the Set

I am in North Carolina today and on Monday I will be LIVE on the set at the CW6 in San Diego! This tour has been a few weeks and I will be home for a few days packed with TV classes and laundry! Then off to Chicago, Indiana and New York. 

Here are the recipes for Monday's Show. I will be teaching the Pecan Pumpkin Soup on air.. the rest.. Just sitting on the table looking good!

Recipes: 

Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Kalula Pie

Pumpkin Cookies

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