Food

Have you had ‘start a podcast’ on your to do list for months (or years) but didn’t know where to start, what was involved or what the ‘rules’ are?  If so, this session is for you!  This is the 101 guide for getting started.

If you have ever tried to give up dairy cheese, you know how hard it can get. Unfortunately, non-dairy cheeses from shops can either be very expensive or less appealing than dairy cheeses. The good news is, you can make your own at home and impress your friends with a vegan cheese board at your next party!

Learn the age old art of fermenting Kombucha at home, you’ll go home with your own jar of kombucha that you have flavoured yourself! Come along for an informative, fun and interactive class. In this class you will learn how to make a black tea Kombucha in a “first ferment” and then a flavoured Kombucha in a “second ferment”. You’ll learn all you need to know to continue fermenting at home and the potential benefits of this tasty, fizzy drink! Think pineapple and mint is a winning combo? then try it out! Or how about orange and passionfruit? Maybe that’s your jam. You’ll be able to choose from many flavour combinations and take home your very own version of this sweet fermented tea.

The word pickle originates from Dutch or German meaning salt or brine, the process of preserving vegetables this way goes back to 230 BC. Pickling is easy and fun to learn and you can pick up the basics and begin creating your own. Creative pickling requires a playful frame of mind. In this class you will be encouraged to tune into flavour. 

Fermented foods have been proven to be very beneficial for your gut and general wellbeing but why? how to get started? and which ones would suit you best? Join us in this demo class to learn the fundamentals of wild fermentation. In a nutshell, wild fermentation is a way to “save the seasons” and with the right environment and ingredients just let time do its thin

We all love dumplings, but how many of us can create this yumminess in our own kitchen? In this class we will touch on the history of dumplings before moving onto the practical hands on approach to make your own dumpling potstickers to cook at home and ending the class with a yummy tasting session!

We all love dumplings, but how many of us can create this yumminess in our own kitchen? In this class we will touch on the history of dumplings before moving onto the practical hands on approach to make your own dumpling potstickers to cook at home and ending the class with a yummy tasting session!

Cheesecake! The fluffy kind. This lesson is all about how to make the perfect fluffy Japanese style cheesecake in a step by step demonstration where you’ll end up with your own perfect fluffy cheesecake. 

If you’ve ever been to Spain, the humble Spanish tortilla or omelette needs no introduction. However if you haven’t, you might be wondering is that a mexican tortilla? is it a Spanish fritatta? Well no…  it’s made with simple ingredients, potatoes and eggs and it’s a staple in any tapas bar, party or gathering. Grandmas have their own recipes and we all swear our grandma’s is the best. Come and learn how to make it home and it will soon be the star of all your gatherings!

Melbourne winters call for warm soups, broths and all things comforting.

Learn to make a hearty, healthy and simple lentil soup that can be eaten by itself or with bread.