2027 Electrified Cooks Culinary Adventure to France!

Posted by Kathy on May 26, 2026

Roxanne and Kathy at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

We are thrilled to officially unveil the details, pricing, and registration information for the 2027 Electrified Cooks Culinary Adventure to France!

April 13-22, 2027

For just a $500 deposit, you can reserve your place on this unforgettable journey through some of France’s most beautiful and delicious regions:

3 nights on the French Riviera
Relax in an oceanfront hotel in beautiful Nice

3 nights in Provence
Experience the charm of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence while staying in the heart of this storybook village

3 nights in Paris
Enjoy a luxurious stay at a five-star hotel in the legendary Saint-Germain district of Paris

Registration opens June 12, 2026

Until then, we invite you to dream, explore, and imagine yourself savoring the flavors, beauty, and magic of France with us. Guests from our 2026 journey described the experience as “a complete fairy tale.”

Questions? Kathy and Roxanne would love to help. Contact either one of us at Roxannepluggedin@gmail.com or Kathy@pluggedintocooking.com

Don’t wait too long — the 2026 adventure sold out in just two weeks!

For complete details, including cost and itinerary press here to link to more information.

Join us on a trip to France!

Posted by Kathy on August 13, 2025

This 2026 trip was incredible. Truly memorable!

No worries if you missed it– great news, we are offering it again in 2027.

Join us April 13-22, 2027. Check back soon for details.

If you have been to one of our classes you know our passion for all things French. Our friend, Kathy Denis, Get Away à la Carte has created the most amazing trip to France for us. We are thrilled and hope you will join us. Register now!

Wine-Poached Pears with Butterscotch Sauce

Posted by Kathy on February 13, 2025

The headnote on our recipe, Wine Poached Pears with Butterscotch Sauce, begins with the line, “Divine elegance.” Truer words were never spoken.

It was thrilling to see this recipe included in a recent newsletter, Leite’s Culinaria, by David Leite when he featured a collection of Perfect Date Night Dinners. Thank you David for reminding us of this timeless favorite and sharing it with your readers. It is the perfect recipe to serve this Valentine’s Day–or anytime really. Crisp fall nights all the way through spring means it is the ideal evening to savor this dessert.

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Teaching at The Inns of St. Albans

Posted by Kathy on August 24, 2023

Big news! We are returning to teach at the Inns of St. Albans, this spring. April 4-6, 2025. It will be nonstop fun, delicious food and all of the cooking tips you want. Want more information? Visit The Inns of St. Albans site for details on the spring, 2025 classes. It is the ideal escape for a perfect get-away!

The pictures below were taken when we last visited this magical place! We can’t wait to return.

So, for just a glimpse of this beautiful spot, enjoy this post from 2023! The food and classes will be fresh and new, but the fun and beauty remains the same. [Read more…]

Ready for a cooking class?

Posted by Kathy on August 11, 2022

Plan now to join us September 20 for our class based on the acclaimed cookbook and popular Netflix show, Salt, Fat, Acid and Heat, by Samin Nosrat. You will enjoy a great dinner and will leave the class empowered to become an even better cook. We will begin with The Greenest Green Salad with Green Goddess Dressing. Her Buttermilk Roast Chicken is unbeatable, and we will accompany it with Herbed Rice. Butternut Squash is the basis of an ideal autumn side dish and for dessert enjoy Moira’s Caramel Brownies. Easy meals never tasted so good. Register now as our classes at A Thyme for Everything sell out quickly.