I had an opportunity to attend an event at Williams Sonoma to explore BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Inspired Recipes. A special thank you goes out to Walt Disney Studios for providing press materials as well as sponsoring my trip and accommodations to the Be Our Guest Event. Opinions expressed are that of my own.
A trip to Los Angeles to celebrate BEAUTY AND THE BEAST would not have been complete, without visiting the Beverly Hills Williams Sonoma to try recipes and create a Rose Paper craft inspired by the film.
Well I got to experience this yummy and informative workshop alongside 24 other bloggers, and I must say that I enjoyed every moment of diving into the dishes.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
To begin our experience, we sampled Rose and Strawberry Lemonade created by one of the on staff Chefs.
We then observed a Meat Ragu cooking demonstration as well as checked out the Limited Edition, enameled cast iron Le Creuset Beauty and the Beast Soup Pot. (FYI, the stainless-steel knob has a gold metallic finish that is engraved with “Be Our Guest”, IT IS GORGEOUS)
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
Looking to make your own batch of Rose Inspired Lemonade? Check out this recipe post I found by The Kitchy Kitchen Strawberry Rose Lemonade.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
While we watched Meat Ragu being prepared, I came across this amazing looking Apple Rose creation.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
It was tempting to grab a piece, but at the same time they almost looked to pretty to eat.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
Looking to recreate this Rose Dessert? Check out this recipe tutorial I found by Cooking with Manuela with details on How To Make Apple Roses.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
It was then time to taste test! Look at that beautiful Meat Ragu plated below.
Visit Meat Ragu Recipe courtesy of Le Creuset for all the ingredients and preparation details.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
Next up was the Soup DeJour and it had such an interesting flavor I had never experienced before. See how to recreate this recipe at Soup Dejour Recipe courtesy of Le Creuset.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
Finally we tried the Cheese Souffle, and I have to admit that it was my favorite of the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Inspired Recipes prepared. See the “HOW TO” at Cheese Souffle Recipe courtesy of Le Creuset.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
As we taste tested the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Inspired Recipes, we also attended a Paper Flower Workshop facilitated by Sara Kim of handmadebysarakim.com. Between card stock, a glue gun, and a little determination we each walked away with our very own handmade rose.
Photo credit Joe Kohen @joekohenpix
This was such a delicious and fun experience at Williams Sonoma and I would love to attend one of their cooking classes locally or take my kids to Junior Chef Classes in the future. Look for more events like this in your area, by visiting Culinary Events an Classes at Williams Sonoma.
ABOUT DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within.
The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.
Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers.
Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice. Celine Dion will also perform the Original Song called “How Does a Moment Last Forever”.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST OPENS IN THEATRES EVERYWHERE ON MARCH 17TH, 2017!
To learn more about the film visit facebook.com/DisneyBeautyAndTheBeast and Follow on Twitter at twitter.com/beourguest as well as on Instagram at instagram.com/beautyandthebeast. For updates, visit the official website at movies.disney.com/beauty-and-the-beast-2017.
I hope you enjoy exploring these BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Inspired Recipes!
Carlee @ FLL
A special thank you goes out to Williams Sonoma for providing this information and materials about the event.
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