Special Christmas Workshop
Gingerbread & Mulled Wine
Introduction
Join a unique workshop where live demonstrations are at the heart of the experience. You’ll witness each step of the recipes in real time, with detailed explanations, practical tips, and ongoing discussions. You’ll learn not only how to make the recipes, but also how to understand the techniques and tricks to successfully recreate them at home.
River zone
Saône
Number of pax
130
Duration
2:00
Kind
On board
Description :
Participate in a unique workshop where live demonstrations are at the heart of the experience. You’ll witness each step of the recipes in real time, with detailed explanations, practical tips, and ongoing interaction. You’ll learn not only how to prepare the recipes, but also how to understand the techniques and tricks to successfully recreate them at home.
On the agenda :
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A guided and interactive demonstration of traditional gingerbread making: selecting ingredients, working with spices, and baking secrets.
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Preparing a fragrant homemade mulled wine: measuring spices, managing temperatures, and balancing flavors
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A moment of sharing : tasting the products made and exchanging ideas about techniques, variations and creative ideas for your festive meals
Your participation :
You will be fully involved: weighing, mixing, kneading, adjusting and above all asking all your questions during the demonstration, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, followed by the tasting!
Practical details :
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Workshop accessible to all levels
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Join us for a delicious, enriching and warm experience, perfect for getting into the magical Christmas spirit!
Gingerbread, a delicacy from afar
Gingerbread is a sweet treat steeped in history and travel. Its origins date back to ancient China, where a honey bread flavored with spices was consumed as early as the 10th century. Caravans and major trade routes then brought this recipe to Europe.
In the Middle Ages, European monks perfected the recipe and adapted it with local products. It was in Dijon, Reims and Strasbourg that gingerbread became a true specialty, notably thanks to the addition of rye flour and precious spices such as cinnamon, ginger or anise.
Traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas holidays, gingerbread is today a symbol of generosity and conviviality , often decorated and shared with family. Its soft texture and warm aromas instantly transport us back to the magic of winter.
Mulled wine, a tradition that spans centuries
Mulled wine is an age-old drink that has warmed hearts since ancient times. Even in Roman times, wine was already flavored with spices and honey to create what was called “Conditum Paradoxum” , a sweet and spicy drink served at banquets.
Over the centuries, the recipe traveled across Europe, adapting to local traditions and available spices. It became popular in winter during the Middle Ages, particularly thanks to Christmas markets, which still contribute to its renown today.
In each region, there are variations: red or white wine, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, orange zest… Each mulled wine tells a story and reflects the terroir of the person who prepares it.
More than just a drink, mulled wine has become a symbol of conviviality and sharing , enjoyed with family or friends to warm up during cold winter days.