Anne Willan founded La Varenne, the famous French cooking school, in 1975 and directs its culinary programs. She is well known on both sides of the Atlantic as a leading authority on cooking, with over 35 years' experience as a teacher, cookbook author and food columnist. Named teacher of the year by Bon Appétit magazine, and a recipient of awards in the USA, Britain, France and Australia, Anne has written a wide range of internationally published cookbooks whose worldwide sales run into the millions. Explore this website to learn more about Anne Willan's achievements and about La Varenne's culinary programs.
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Winner of the 2008 James Beard Foundation International and Photography Book Awards

Rougets Sautés à la Vinaigrette de Tomates
Sautéed Red Mullet with Tomato Vinaigrette

    

Featured 2009 Calendar Events Tea Time at the Getty Fall 2009 (postponed from June 7, 2009) Join La Varenne and Algabar Home & Life for a Tea Tasting and Pairings of Food Made with Tea The Restaurant at the Getty Center Los Angeles, California 90049 $35/person (subject to change) To view the proposed menu, click here. Please feel free to Contact Us to express interest or for questions.

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