French language group celebrate Christmas in Tea Gardens Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 2, 2025 George Nadal thanks the group for their continued learning, passion, and support. FRENCH language classes celebrated Christmas and a year of learning with a luncheon at Tillermans on Thursday 12 December. It is the seventh year the group has celebrated the festive season together. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Teacher George Nadal commended attendees on their efforts throughout the year. “We speak the language of love… thanks to everyone for their support, work, determination and friendship throughout the year,” he said. “It is a pleasure to teach, and spend my time doing what I like doing. “The amount of progress you have made is hidden by the day-to-day outside when you go back to English.” Several classes of students settled in to enjoy the authentic French food served up by Peter Hodges and his team. The meal began with wines sourced from north-eastern Victoria, one a smooth cabernet merlot, the other an unwooded chardonnay with a ‘lighter and easier’ flavour. The entrée was salmon rillettes, while the main was chicken and ratatouille with duck fat potatoes. “Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee 2025,” was the apt greeting from Peter Hodges, proprietor of Tillermans, as he offered stories about being lost in translation in France. George announced that he will be taking a break from teaching and return to classes around May 2025, welcoming returning and new students. By Thomas O’KEEFE The entrée was a sublime salmon rillettes. The main of confit chicken and ratatouille was even better to smell (and eat) than to see. Duck fat potatoes, classic French style. Chocolate and ricotta mousse, with just the right amount of crunch, to top the afternoon.
