Turnips mon amour

Hey foodies! Who could resist the chance to learn to cook – and shop for food – the French way? I’ve just found out that the Fédération Française de Cuisine Amateur (I’m translating this as the French Federation of Lovers of Cooking) is running free workshops every week from now until 16 October 2010 in the markets of Paris.

Every week, in different markets all over Paris, you can join a group to meet the market traders, gain their expert advice and then learn from a chef how to make the best of what you’ve bought.

Find out when and where at the Fédération Française de Cuisine Amateur's website. I'm planning to try it out in February. I can't believe that a nation that rejects parsnips embraces the turnip so fervently ...