Sauce, Sass & Science: An Emulsion Culinary Workshop

Join the spirited duo behind Voila Voila Kitchen, Ariane Daguin and Nicole Peyrafitte, for a hands-on culinary workshop devoted to the glorious, temperamental world of emulsions—those miraculous unions of liquids that stubbornly refuse to mix… until you persuade them.

We will focus on Mayonnaise, Hollandaise, and Béarnaise. And because we cannot resist a proper finale, we’ll crown the day with homemade freshly whipped cream.

Yes! a Chantilly, proof that when you agitate correctly, even air becomes dessert.

These are not mysteries. They are chemistry with personality.

An emulsion requires three things:

1. Two liquids that don’t naturally cooperate

2. The right technique

3. Energy (and yes, an agitator)

   
   

For the day, we will proudly serve as the agitators.

Through clear technique, humor, and a bit of culinary drama, Ariane and Nicole will demystify the mechanics behind stable, luscious emulsified sauces. You’ll understand why they break, how to fix them, and what makes them unforgettable.

The workshop ends à table, the timeless chance to connect with one another, as freshly harvested crudités and seasonal accompaniments set the stage for a generous, communal dipping lunch!

You’ll leave with:

• Practical, repeatable technique

• Confidence to improvise flavors

• The ability to rescue a “broken” sauce

• A firm conviction that homemade beats anything from a jar

  
  

Light refreshments will be provided. Cocktails and spirits available for purchase. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Ages 18+

About the Instructors:

Ariane Daguin is a French-born entrepreneur, author, and champion of Gascon culinary tradition. Founder of D’Artagnan and an advocate for artisanal food production, she has spent decades connecting farmers, chefs, and home cooks through bold flavors and uncompromising technique. Her style: precise, generous, and unapologetically flavorful.

Nicole Peyrafitte is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, and cook whose work blends visual art, language, and gastronomy. A native of the Pyrenees, she brings theatrical flair, sharp wit, and fearless improvisation to the kitchen. Her approach turns cooking into both craft and performance.

Together, Ariane and Nicole created Voila Voila Kitchen videos where French roots meet American energy, science meets sass, and technique becomes deliciously contagious. Check them out @voilavoilakitchen!