Sonoma Community Center
Enriching lives through education and the arts — for Sonoma Valley and beyond
Events
French Comfort Food
October 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Instructor: Anthony Fontaine
Location: Rotary Kitchen
Ages: Adults
Skill Level: All Levels
Registration Fee: $75
About the class
In this hands-on culinary class, you’ll learn to prepare three delicious and rustic dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients. First, we’ll make a refreshing Cold Leek Soup with homemade croutons—perfect for warm days. Next, you’ll master the art of cooking Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables, bringing out deep flavors with simple techniques. Finally, we’ll create a rustic Country-Style Apple Galette, a delightful, freeform pie with flaky crust and caramelized apples.
Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org.
The Sonoma Community Center (the Center) strives to create an inclusive, safe community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The Center is committed to creating such an environment because it brings out the fullest potential in each of us, which, in turn, contributes directly to creating a community of belonging. In order to ensure a positive, safe, and welcoming experience for everyone, all program participants are asked to abide by the following policies, community agreements, and restorative safety protocol.
About the instructor
Anthony Fontaine
Chef / Instructor
Anthony’s culinary journey began at a young age with five years of rigorous training in France, where he honed his skills in hotels and restaurants across the country, as well as in Spain and Corsica. His international experience expanded to Florida and New York City before he ultimately settled in the San Francisco Bay Area where he continues his culinary adventures while cultivating meaningful community.
Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Anthony discovered his love for teaching while volunteering at his children’s school, where he introduced programs on beekeeping and environmental stewardship
For the past three years, Anthony has been an instructor at Kitchen on Fire, a renowned cooking school in Berkeley. His teaching philosophy is simple:
“I empower students to feel confident in the kitchen, focusing on the idea that simplicity is the most essential ingredient in any recipe. Whether working with adults or teens, my goal is to make cooking fun and accessible for everyone.”
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