Stay Awhile

19/01/2024

“10/10 trip! Super well organized and so many fun things in the itinerary. For anyone looking to go bake in Paris, Stay Awhile is the way to go.” - Jazmin C.

07/11/2023

Sometimes words don’t capture the magic of a shared experience.

Getting hands-on experience and instruction in a charming countryside villa certainly qualifies as one of those experiences.

P.S. we’ll be launching our new Italy tour soon!

30/10/2023

It’s hard to beat a good eclair. What’s your favorite dessert?

26/10/2023

Exciting news! We’re launching our spring 2024 “Baking in Paris” tours this Saturday, October 28th. We have 2 dates set for May.

• May 7-15
• May 16-24

Join us for a 9-day pastry adventure, learning the art of French pastry with , a classically trained pastry chef, exploring the iconic Champagne region, and tasting the créme de la créme of Parisian pastries.

With only 8 spots available on each trip, this small-group experience ensures personalized attention and a chance to meet like-minded friends!

#2024

20/10/2023

Recap! Our Taste of Emilia Romagna tour was amazing! We spent the week eating eating pasta, sampling meats, cheeses, and wines, and visiting loca producers! Safe to say no one left hungry!

14/07/2023

✨ Summer nights in Paris

14/06/2023

Baking in Paris Day 9: Our last full day in Paris ended with one of our favorite classes - Fraisiers! A delicious pastry layered with sponge cake, mousseline cream, strawberries, and chantilly cream. We started the day at the local market to check out the brocante and food stalls and then made our way to the baking studio for one last time while taught the group how to make this classic French pastry!

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08/06/2023

Tart day was a blast! Everyone made their own individual lemon tart and almond tart with pastry cream. They all turned out so good!

07/06/2023

Where the magic happens 💫 The little studio where hosts our Baking in Paris classes.

07/06/2023

Just a little appreciation post for our beautiful baking studio in Paris!

06/06/2023

Look at those layers! Yesterday was Opera Cake day, and demonstrated how to make this decadent French cake. Jennifer is such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pastry, and we are all learning so much!

05/06/2023

Day 4 is a free day, so the group gets to choose between an extra baking class or sightseeing around the city! made white chocolate strawberry macarons for the extra class and all of the others went to Versailles! Another fun day in Paris!

04/06/2023

Choux day! Yesterday, our group spent the morning learning all about the techniques behind choux pastry. taught them how to make the iconic chocolate eclair and choux swans (stuffed with vanilla and chantilly cream)!

After class, we all sat around the table and enjoyed a delicious, light lunch prepared by Jennifer.

04/06/2023

24/03/2023

Did you know that over 6 billion baguettes are sold in France every year?

There is even a competition in Paris every year to determine the best baguettes in the city.

Here are the top 3 from 2022:

1. Boulangerie Frédéric Comyn - 88 rue de Cambronne, 75015

2. Aux Délices de Glacière - 90 bd Auguste Blanqui, 75015

3. La Parisienne St Dominique - 85 rue St Dominique, 75007

We tried the baguette from La Parisienne last year (the 3rd best), and it was definitely one of the best baguettes we’ve ever had! If you’re going to Paris soon, it’s worth doing a baguette tasting of your own to the top 3 spots!

09/03/2023

Have you heard of a “bouillon” before? Basically, it was a large restaurant that served typical French cuisine in the 19th-20th centuries.

Luckily, in Paris, you can try out one or two for yourself at one of the Bouillon restaurants. We tested out Bouillon Chartier and Bouillon République, and while there is much better French cuisine in Paris, the experience was 100% worth it.

You can try an array of dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon, French onion soup, and other French classics for a very reasonable price. It’s fun to get an assortment and a taste of so many different dishes!

Plus, the buildings are decorated in a way that make you feel like you’re stepping back into the 19th century!

01/03/2023

Have you ever tried a stuffed Italian brioche? (Aka Italian croissant)

They are usually eaten in the morning with a cappuccino or espresso and come in a variety of flavors, with cream and pistachio being two of our favorites!

23/02/2023

This tortellini dish from Oltre in Bologna, Italy is one of our favorite ways to eat this iconic pasta from Emilia-Romagna. Served in a 24-month-old Parmigiano Reggiano cream sauce, the flavor has the perfect balance of savoriness and sharpness.

08/02/2023

The Christmas Baking in Paris trip is now live!

Join us this holiday season in Paris with pastry chef, Jennifer Pogmore, for an 8-day festive baking experience in the pastry capital of the world. From a Croquembouche to a Bûche De Noël, this trip is all about learning to bake classic French Christmas pastries. Learn more at the link in bio!

02/02/2023

Our Baking in Paris stay has been so popular that we decided to launch one for the holiday season this winter! We are excited to announce that next Wednesday, February 8th, we are launching our Christmas Baking in Paris stay.

Over the course of 8 days this December, you’ll explore Paris with professional pastry chef and a small group of passionate bakers. From a Galette des Rois to a Bouche de Noel, you'll be learning to bake many of the classic French holiday pastries this festive season!

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27/01/2023

An Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide.

Rolling hills, incredible food, beautiful vineyards, and medieval cities, Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy’s best kept secrets. Here are a few of our favorite sites to see and things to do in this inspiring region.

18/01/2023

Stay Awhile was featured on CNBC in November. Check out our press story highlights to find the link to the full article on CNBC.

10/01/2023

Our Taste of Emilia-Romagna tour is live!

Named “Italy’s food valley” centuries ago by the Romans, the Emilia-Romagna region continues to be home to some of Italy’s most beloved cuisine today. On this eight-day tour for foodies, you’ll spend your days diving into the production, flavors, and culinary traditions with a local expert that make Emilia-Romagna one of Italy’s most celebrated regions.

You’ll meet with local producers, dine at top restaurants, and sample the products that make the region so famous including, tagliatelle al ragu, prosciutto, tortellini, and much, much more.

From truffle hunting in the countryside, to learning how to make pasta in a charming villa, this truly is a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience.