Learning to make cultured foods through the fermentation process. Cultured foods provide a way of preserving foods without artificial preservatives, while providing the body with probiotics, enzymes and vitamins to support gut health. Recent research shows that gut health is linked to mood-related disorders, so learning to make and include cultured foods in our daily diet can support our holistic well-being. This workshop is a hands-on process, where participants will learn to make 5 different cultured foods to take away. Taste-testing is included in the class. Please note that dairy milk is used and may not be suitable for you. Students are required to bring along some of the ingredients and you may wish to contact our Enrolment Office for further details prior to enrolling. [https://youtu.be/efXp_sQSGCA]

Rosa Matto invites you to a culinary experience. Discover the incredible flavours and health benefits of using local table olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your everyday cooking. A lavish lunch will be demonstrated and served and you will go home with a comprehensive booklet of recipes and tips for using olives and their oil. Recipes will feature entree, main courses and naturally, dessert but will also cover simple cosmetic applications such as soothing lip balm and hand moisturiser. This class may just change your life!

Learn to make cultured foods through the fermentation process. Cultured foods provide a way of preserving foods without artificial preservatives, while providing the body with probiotics, enzymes and vitamins to support gut health. Recent research shows that gut health is linked to mood-related disorders, so learning to make and include cultured foods in our daily diet can support our holistic well-being. This workshop is a hands-on process, where participants will learn to make 4 different cultured foods to take away. Taste-testing is included in the class. Ferments we will cover: Kimchi, Kvass (Beetroot), Kombucha and Kefir (Water) Students are required to provide some ingredients. Suitable for beginners.

Join Lord Devotea for the first in a series of 'tea tasting sessions'. Embark on an entertaining journey across the world of tea. You'll brew and taste many teas, learn about processing and blending, history and lore, types, classification and grading. You'll leave this course with a new appreciation of the importance of the world's most popular beverage and how it connects people across the globe. Participants will get to taste a selection of 7 different teas.

This course is suitable for those who have little or no experience in the coffee industry. It will give you the basic knowledge and skills required to gain employment in the industry or to make that perfect cup for yourself at home. Topics covered are: understanding the roasting process-raw to roasted, understanding the equipment and troubleshooting problems, controlling the extraction, learning how to be consistent, understanding milk and texture, differences in coffees on the menu, techniques to execute the above FAST and under pressure. Certificate provided by La Crema Coffee. Course held at La Crema Coffee, St Marys.

Dedicated to coffee professionals and Baristas who wish to learn the principles behind Latte Art. Includes free pouring; perfecting silky, textured milk; mixing textured milk with cream; coffee art techniques. Certificate provided by La Crema Coffee. Course held at La Crema Coffee, St Marys.

Learn to make beeswax wraps to replace cling-wrap in your kitchen. Wax wraps can be used to wrap lunchbox sandwiches and snacks, wrap vegetables to keep them fresher for longer in the vegetable tray, wrap half-cut fruits and vegetables, wrap cheese blocks, wrap bowls, salad bowls, food trays, lasagne dishes, and so much more. Reduce your use of single-use clingwrap with your homemade wax wraps. Wax wraps are easy to clean and store, and last for at least a year with minimal care. In this DIY Workshop, you will be making 4 wax wraps - 2 small,1 medium,1 large. We use local beeswax, pine rosin and jojoba oil to wax 100% pure cotton material - all these are included in the workshop cost. Notes will also be provided. You only need to bring a pair of fabric scissors and a ruler/measuring tape.

These one-off’ sessions are PRACTICAL and have all of the ingredients provided by the tutor (unless specified otherwise) and are included in the fee Join founding Udder Delights Cheese-maker, Sheree Sullivan, in an informative and introductory cheese making class. Each student will be making their own cheese, taking home feta that they made on the day with the option of making ricotta from their whey and camembert from their feta. (Course fee covers bulk of materials, however students will need to provide several specific items on the day and you may wish to clarify this with WEA before enrolling.)

Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections made from plant-based ingredients. They are healthy, vegan and vegetarian friendly. In this course you will learn how to make Nerikiri, white bean paste with sweet and mochi rice cake, Dango, sweet dumplings and Daifuku, mochi rice cake stuffed with sweet fillings. They will be served with Matcha green tea or Japanese green tea. This is a demonstration and hands-on course. Students are required to bring along tools for Nerikiri and costs vary depending on quality choice.

Sushi for every occasion. Learn to prepare a variety of Sushi suitable for a party or everyday meal. Nigiri, Inari, Maki, Chirashi and more. This is a demonstration and hands-on course where you will also get to sample along the way.

Sushi for every occasion. Learn to prepare a variety of Sushi suitable for a party or everyday meal. Nigiri, Inari, Maki, Chirashi and more. This is a demonstration and hands-on course where you will also get to sample along the way.