For March Break 2006, I went to San Fransisco and went to cooking school for a week. If you're a foodie, I highly recommend the experience. If you're not sure where to go, may I recommend Tante Marie's Cooking School ? Located in San Fransisco, I spent 5 glorious days learning about Mediterranean Cooking, wine, cheese, and how to clean your own squid.
I came home armed with a folder full of recipes, 2 of which I've made since. It's really very sad. There were so many good things every day...and I never think about making them. Until I do something ridiculous like last week.
In making the chicken avocado tostadas that became wraps, I forgot that I purchased an avocado until the meal was over. Avocados are not one of my favourite things, nor are they J's. But when I have an avocado, this is a recipe that springs to mind as something I like, and make from time to time.
My instructor for the week in San Fransisco was Jessica Lasky, and I see that she's a caterer in the Bay area still, but I'm not sure she's still teaching for Tante Marie's. The book cited on the recipe is Panini, Bruschetta, Crostini by Viana La Place. I love this recipe. It tastes like Spring.