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 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.

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 our popular Thai cooking tutor for an enjoyable afternoon of preparing and sharing your favourite Thai dishes. (sorry no concesions).

The following courses held mainly at high schools are 4 weeks long with the first week being a demonstration only. Students must provide their own ingredients for the remaining 3 weeks together with various cooking utensils depending on the venue. Learn to cook your favourite Thai dishes in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. [insta:By6A9jFF7uD}

In a relaxed and informal environment you will prepare and then share a delicious array of Japanese dishes like Kara-age Chicke and Tempura just to name a couple. Ingredients supplied.

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.

Join WEA Tutor Ajita Thakur for an entertaining session of preparing and sharing a delicious selection of your favourite Indian dishes.

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.

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.

In this demonstrative workshop learn how regular pouring cream can be turned into sour cream, cultured butter and buttermilk, which have added probiotic benefits. See how herb butter and spreadable butter are made. Experience the different flavours and take home a sample to enjoy with the family.