Champagne Exercises

We met a lovely lady in Chelsea a few years ago who had just published her book with the intriguing title "Champagne Exercises". Lady Joan Oliphant-Fraser was looking as fit as a fiddle and as energised as an uncorked bottle of Bollinger and her message was sparklingly clear. Champagne and physical exercises are good for you so why not combine them both? Her book is full of wonderful illustrations of various stretching exercises and movements one can do at any time of day or night and all with the obligatory glass of champagne. Her books are in high demand and I see even used copies on Amazon today are priced at £1262 each!*

At our cooking school we have tried to combine the two great determinants of health and happiness. Fine dining and exercise. Creating wonderful meals requires knowledge and skills which everyone can learn directly from our chef in the kitchen. Whether it be buying, preparing, cooking or serving, our Michelin trained chef will guide you with knowledge, skills and tips acquired over many years. We now know that a varied and well balanced diet which includes key vegetables, fish, oils, minerals and nutrients can significantly reduce the risks of diseases such as cancers and heart attacks.

The other determinant for good health is physical exercise. That is why we have incorporated some wonderful walks and cycling into our cooking course programme. We are located in the middle of "The Mene", an area of outstanding natural beauty and unspoilt countryside where rolling hills and quite country lanes link up medieval villages and forests. This is a wonderful place to exercise and enjoy the flora and fauna as you do so.

Walking is encouraged both before and after our cooking courses. Our guides are ready to take you on simple hour long walks or more with some wonderful healthy gourmet picnics included at various places of interest. What more could you want? Oh yes of course champagne! Well we even take care of that with our very own "Kerrouet Royale" which is made up of our home made elderflower cordial and bubbles of course! Bonne Santé!

* http://www.amazon.co.uk/Champagne-Exercises-Joan-Oliphant-Fraser/dp/0709057598/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_2