An active and committed board member of the Alliance Française de GR, Jacqueline P. Cattani brings experience of an illustrious and lengthy career as a Chef de cuisine. She was honored by the French government with induction to the Ordre National du Mérite Agricole with the rank of Chevalier [Knight] in 2007 (read here). In 2010 she was recognized by Cambridge’s Who’s Who (read the article here) for demonstrating “dedication, leadership and excellence in culinary arts.”

Boston Globe article on jacqueline Cattani’s knighting by the french.

a favorite recipe included in the story about jacqueline cattani’s award.

2007 speech from M. Gauthier regarding Jacqueline's culinary influence — 2007 Speech of m. gaulthier in regards to jacqueline’s culinary contributions page 1

Alliance Française de Grand Rapids

The Alliance Française de Grand Rapids is one of over 1,000 Alliances Françaises in 138 countries around the world. Each year nearly 500,000 people worldwide come to an Alliance Française to learn French and 6 million attend cultural activities. There are 111 chapters in the United States.

Whether you are a native or fluent French speaker, a student of the language, or an enthusiastic Francophile, you are welcome as a member of the AF Grand Rapids to participate in the wide range of activities organized throughout the year.

Jacqueline Cattani

Alliance Française de Grand Rapids