For the diary: join our '13 Christmas desserts of Provence' lunch on Saturday, 11 Dec 2010

Woo hoo!! I've been working on this event for some time and now I can finally share all the details with you - it's going to be so much fun!!

Do you want to experience an authentic, French-style Christmas event without having to go to France? Are you looking for a fresh, exciting Christmas gift idea for the food lovers in your life? Are you interested in meeting with other Sydney-based francophiles with a taste for the good life? Look no further!

On Saturday 11 December 2010, Mytinerary will be celebrating the wonderful flavours of Provence and Mediterranean cooking with a special Christmas lunch. Think olives, lemon confit, fresh garden vegetables, slow-cooked meat with thyme, rosemary and other Provençal herbs.

The highlight of the lunch will be the famous, century-old Provence tradition of the "13 Desserts of Christmas": expect a dessert extravaganza with all sorts of tasty treats (each with a specific symbolic meaning in local tradition), from nougats and marzipan to nuts, citrus-based desserts and exclusive chocolates playing with Mediterranean flavours.

Some of the desserts you'll enjoy on the day will be handmade by some of my absolute favourite chocolate artisans in Sydney, such as Kakawa, Boon and Coco Chocolate. A great way for you to discover amazingly talented artisans in your backyard, and a great way for me to continue to support these great local businesses.

The lunch will be hosted by Mytinerary founder - and passionate French foodie Myriam Thibault - and will take place at Tastevin Bistro & Wine Bar in the heart of Sydney's vibrant Darlinghurst - a convenient and central location. Tastevin serves delicious traditional French cuisine with a modern Australian twist. Their wine list is really excellent, and we'll get some beautiful wines from the South of France for you to enjoy on the day.

Date: Saturday 11 December, 2010 - 12:30pm.

The price per person is $89 for a 3-course lunch and dessert degustation, including delicious matching wine from Provence and a gourmet goodie bag - which makes the whole experience really quite affordable.

To secure your booking, call us now on 1300 951 138 or contact us at [email protected]. You can also book online via our events page.

Gorgeous personalised gift vouchers are also available for the event, just ask us.

Mytinerary is also proud to support the Street Smart Australia 'Dine Out to Help Out' initiative by donating $2 per guest on our December 11 event.  

StreetSmart Australia and its restaurant partners are calling for Australians to 'Dine Out to Help Out' once again this Christmas. In its eighth year, the campaign's winning formula makes it easy for anyone to get involved and raise vital money for grassroots charities supporting homelessness. 

To be held from 8th November to 24 December 2010, 'Dine Out to help out" is run through restaurants by asking people to add a small donation to their bill. The money collected is then donated directly to support homeless refuges and charities selected based on their need and proximity to participating restaurants.

I can't wait to share with you the wonderful culinary traditions of Provence - don't miss out! And stay tuned for more delicious gourmet news and recipes inspired by Provence!!

Comments

[AskTonyFood]

This sounds magnifique Myriam! Now to see if I can make it!

[Myriam]

Thank you Tony!! Super excited about the dessert goodies I've started to put together for the event, think nougat, chocolates, lemon cakes, nom nom ;-))

[Robin_Dickinson]

Count me in, Myriam. can't wait. :)

[Champagne Jayne]

I'm definitely coming out to play for this - I can't remember how to spell it but when I was studying at Montpellier University I absolutely love those callissons d'aix and used to buy some every week from Godiva.

can't wait to see you in action too!! :-)

[Sally]

Here's hoping himself is not working on the day, because if I come along without him I just know all the bragging and talking about all the gorgeous food will just upset him so!

[Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella]

I absolutely love this idea Myriam! :D

[Myriam]

Robin > Woo hoo!! You're gonna love this Provence fest...

Sally > ah ah, fingers crossed then!

Lorraine > Thank you my dear, I knew something with 13 desserts sounded like your sort of fun too ;-)

Jayne > Oh my God, these calissons d'Aix are just to die for, aren't they? Soft 'pate d'amandes' with that crunchy shell... They're some of my favourite regional sweets from France.

[Sally]

Have sent you an email! We can both come along! Yum!

[Rebecca @InsideCuisine.com]

Christmas before last I was in Paris not Provence but followed the traditions of 13 desserts. This sounds like a wonderful event. And, thank you for the support of Street Smart too Myriam. x

[Myriam]

Sally > Great, can't wait to share this fabulous lunch with you and your significant other ;-)

[Myriam]

Thank you Rebecca! I'm really happy to be behind this wonderful initiative - and thanks again for bringing it to my attention in the first place, and rallying the support of Sydney's blogging community.

[Jconrie]

Well done! What an amazing concept. I will be there for sure.

[Myriam]

Merci Jean - I'll see you there ;-)

[gé]

I'm in with 3 friends :-)

[AskTonyFood]

It's looking more likely I can make it! Nom! I plan to pull together a team of us to celebrate with you all - the word is out - stay tuned!

Cheers,
Tony

[Myriam]

Yeayyy - thank you Tony, you of all people would have a ball at this foodie event!

[Myriam]

Super, merci Ge, ca me fera tres plaisir de te revoir et de papoter un peu autour d'un bon verre de rose!

[Lisa]

Morning Myriam - what a fabulous idea! Love it so much its my daily gift idea today (http://www.outsideofthebox.com.au/p/daily-gift-ideas.html)

At the moment I have plans on the 11th, but in the process of trying to move them so I can come!

[Phoxi81]

All booked in - I'm bringing my mum. Thought it would be a fabulous mother/ daughter date!

[Myriam]

Great - can't wait to meet you and your mum there!