Panforte
This nougat-like cake, rich in nuts, candied peel and spices, is a Christmas specialty of Siena in Italy. Kids can help with the fruit and nut mixture but will need supervision with the...
Gang Bao Chicken with Peanuts
In her comprehensive cookbook The Food of Sichuan, Chinese food expert Fuchsia Dunlop tells of how this dish is named after a nineteenth centruy governor-general of...
Race Favourites: Peter Rowland’s pinwheel sandwiches
Melbourne caterer Peter Rowland gave me this recipe for the elegant sandwiches he used to serve in one of the swanky marquees at Flemington on Cup...
Balinese Beef Rendang (Rendang sapi Bali)
Rendang, a flavourful dry beef stew, is one of Indonesia's most popular dishes. Originally made with buffalo meat, this version is from Janet De Neefe's...
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Fuchsia Dunlop’s Ode to Chinese Food
It’s 10 am on a sultry Friday morning at Soulshine, a luxurious retreat in Bali, Indonesia.Chinese food specialist Fuchsia Dunlop is about to begin a talk on food writing, one of the Masterclasses at the recent Ubud Writers &...
Meet Bush Goddess Pennie Scott
Champion of Regenerative AgricultureI'm running late for my lunch appointment with owner of Bush Goddess Feasts Pennie Scott. She’s suggested we meet at Delice Coffee, a new eatery in Canonwindra which focuses on locally grown...
Meditation on Quinces
It had a cloak of ash-coloured down hovering over its smooth golden body,and when it lay naked in my hand,with nothing more than its daffodil-coloured shift,it made me think of her I cannot mention,and I feared the ardour of my breath would...
Mini Chef Cooking Classes
Upcoming Christmas Classes
We'll be making all sorts of edible Christmas goodies and gifts on:
Wednesday 11th December 10.30am - 1.30pm (fully booked)
Friday 13th December 10.30am - 1.30pm (fully booked)
Wednesday 18th December 10.30am - 1.30pm
Friday 20th December 10.30am - 1.30pm
Monday 23rd December 10.30am - 1.30pm
JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2025
TEEN Classes: Wednesdays 8th, 15th & 22nd
MINI CHEF Classes:
Friday 10th January
Monday 13th January
Friday 17th January
Monday 20th January
Friday 24th January