Roberto is excited to present food from his home Italian region, Veneto. Treviso is where Roberto comes from and he would like to share with his WEA Family, some recipes that remind him so much of his childhood home and his Italian traditions. Pasticcio al radicchio, risotto ai porcini and tiramisu are going to be shared in this Northern Italian Cooking class. This delicious selection will be paired with some amazing wine from Tomich Wines. An evening not to be missed.

If you have always wanted to learn how to make sourdough bread but feel a bit intimidated with the idea of creating or looking after a 'starter', or if you are a bit concerned about the complexity or time involved, this course will demystify all this for you. This Sourdough Bread Baking course uses simple, tried and true method of sourdough bread baking that is as easy or easier than typical methods using commercial yeast. And it will produce some of the most flavourful and heart warming bread you will ever taste. Students will need to bring along some materials and this list is on the receipt once you enrol. You may wish to contact our enrolment office 82231979 before enrolling. [7003]

Join Ilenia, Italian pastry chef from Rome, in this awesome class, where you can learn hands-on how to make some of the classic Italian pastries. Mono portion shortbread tarts with jam and crostatine with fresh custard and strawberries, Tartufini chocolates and afternoon tea biscuits. You will take home all of your delicious produce.

Join our Italian pastry chef from Rome, Ilenia, and learn how to make some of the most famous, traditional Italian sweets in the 'vegan version'. You will create from scratch some health recipes such as vegan shortbread, single portion mixed berry tarts filled with vanilla custard, and chocolate sponge cake made with different layers that can be perfect as a birthday cake idea. Demonstration with a small amount of hands-on, and of course, you will take home all the sweets you will make.

Christmas is celebrated on the 24th December in Hungary. Come and learn about the cultural uniqueness and some of the dishes prepared during this time. Sweet treats like Gerbeaud Slice, Honey Biscuit and the Linzer cookies just to mention a few. Bring something special to your Christmas table this year. This course is hands-on with many delicious tastings in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Join Ilenia, Italian pastry chef from Rome, in this awesome masterclass, where you can learn some of her secret recipes. Perfect cream puffs with chantilly zabaione filling, mono-portion shortbread tarts with ricotta and chocolate cream, crostatine (tarts filled with pistachio frangipane and raspberries). Learn how to make these classic Italian pastries and what you can't eat during class you can take home. A perfect accompaniment with your favourite coffee or tea. Demonstration with small amount of hands-on.

This home cheesemaking and tasting session is brought to you by passionate cheese maker and foodie, Mitchell Lloyd Artisan and Manager of Woodside Cheese Wrights in the Adelaide Hills. Each student will make their own Feta cheese, having the process explained step by step, and given instructions of what to do and how to care for the cheese until ready to eat. Tutor will also demonstrate how to make an Halloumi cheese. You will get to sample 5 Woodside cheeses and be provided with goat feta and various herbs and spices to create your own marinated jar to take home. Cheese tastings will be accompanied with a delicious glass of wine. (Course fee covers majority of materials however students will need to bring along some items). A session not to be missed.

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 different cultured foods, sauerkraut, kefir & milk yoghurt, yoghurt cheese & apple cider vinegar. 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.

Create gorgeous Christmas cookies to adorn your festive table or give as gifts. Use fondant to top your sugar cookies, then get creative with gold paint and edible sugar balls. You will also be taught how to use silicone moulds to create bows and other embellishments. $35 payable to Tutor at the session for kit which includes 6 large decorated cookies (2 baubles, 1 xmas tree, 1 wreath, 1 lg snowflake, 1 gold star plus 6 mini cookies (3 stars and 3 snowflakes).

In this class it is assumed that you are a complete novice when it comes to pasta making. You will make several rounds of pasta dough using the pasta machine to make you confident, then move on to tagliatelle, ravioli and tortellini. You will need to bring your own pasta machine. 6 clean tea towels, an apron and a large flat container to take home your pasta, and a roll of baking paper. Tastings of the pasta will be served with sauces, recipes for which are included in your booklet. Please note: this class is not suitable for coeliacs, or gluten/dairy intolerances.