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/7KtbbOUYPsA

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.

Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections and made from plant-based ingredients. They are healthy and vegan and vegetarian friendly. In this course, learning 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.

In this hands-on workshop you will learn the principles behind some of the world's most famous tea blends and how to make your own to suit your palate, your health or your mood. Using different teas, flowers, herbs, spices and fruits, you will leave with your own unique tea treasures.

Create great meals with tea! You might love drinking tea, but have you ever tried cooking with it? Join Lord Devotea for a delicious session of making a wide range of sweet and savoury delights based on tea. Some traditional, some contemporary, all delicious!

Dumplings are one of the most popular food items in China, Korea and Japan and are also fast becoming a favourite food option here in Australia. Come along and learn to make your own dumpling wrappers from scratch and 3 types of filling; Pork & Vegetable Gyoza, Shrimp & Chives Dumpling and Vegetable & Tofu Mandu. This is a demonstration and hands-on course with students preparing their own dumplings with ready-made wrappers.

In a pleasant, relaxed environment, discover how to identify wine qualities and styles and learn about the basic wine making process, in terms of how it influences taste. You will taste a wide range of wine styles both Australian and imported as part of the learning process. Students must be over 18 to participate.

There are a wide variety of Indian breads that are an integral part of Indian cuisine. Prepare a selection of the most popular ones together with your favourite Indian dips and sauces.

Compare and evaluate Shiraz wines from around the world. Consider New World Shiraz in the light of wines from their birthplace in France. Participants in the Challenge will learn how to judge the quality of Shiraz and will judge which wine is the winner. At least 9 different wines will be sampled. Please do not drink and drive.