"Dear Rosa,
 
As Gabrielle and I were reflecting about our recent trip to Provence, we realized to our surprise and dismay that we never completed our thank you message to you.

We really want you to know just how much we enjoyed and appreciated our cooking lesson with you in September.  The whole market experience was a perfect prelude to the preparations that followed later in the day - and we have numerous delightful photographs of the colourful displays of fruits, spices, vegetables, and fish as a vibrant reminder of that morning.  The little stop at the Cave Caprioglio was fun - we still have the bottle of special local wine that you suggested, saving it for Chanukah in a few weeks time.  But the highlight, without any doubt, was the several hours in your kitchen learning how to approach a meal in Provencal style, and enjoying the fruits of our collective labours. 
 
Once again, Rosa, thank you for your part in making our vacation in Provence an absolute delight.  If we return, as we are likely to do, we'll be in touch in case we qualify for a second course."
 
Gabrielle et Claude Schwesig, Toronto, Canada