cooking classes: November 2010 Archives

We will spend the day making six or so different festive gifts, such as miniature Christmas puddings, a warming wintry liqueur, a spicy chutney for cheese, cranberry and orange jelly, German Lebkuchen (gingerbread cookies), chocolate fudge and other candies. 

We’ll stop for a light lunch and keep ourselves going afterwards with glasses of Swedish glögg (mulled wine with a kick). 

By the end of the day you’ll have learned a range of techniques and tips for baking, confectionery and preserving, and have done all your Christmas shopping!  NB You’ll need to bring a big bag or box to carry home your edible gifts.


Date:   Saturday 27th November, repeated on Sunday 28th November

Time:  10am - 4pm

Location:  London N5 (Arsenal tube 2 mins walk)
 
Price:  £80.  Or £70 if you book two places.

To book:  Email Anna.

The Cooking Club is a series of classes that you can dip in and out of as you please.  Classes are held on the second Wednesday of the month, 6-10pm.  At each class we cook a seasonal supper, the stars of which are Riverford's beautiful organic vegetables and fruits. 

Each class focuses on different produce and culinary techniques, so if you attend several they form a course.  You will develop knife skills and learn easy but delicious dishes you can repeat at home.

Classes end with an informal meal together around the table with some good wine, and recipes to take home. 

“I adored the food we made - it looked and tasted amazing.  It was all really good quality and a step up from the basics, and I would make it at home.”

“Thank you so much - learning  some different techniques and being inspired to try new dishes rather than 'same-old' was such a fillip.”

“Wonderful as always!”

Example menu for autumn/winter 2010:
(exact menus depend on ingredient availability and guests’ preferences)
 
Orange, olive and onion salad
Couscous aux sept legumes with harissa
Apple choux pastry puffs with calvados cream


Date:  Wednesday 10th November 2010

Time:  6 - 10pm

Location:  London N5 (Arsenal tube 2 mins walk)

Price:  £40 per person per class.  Or £35 if you book 3 Cooking Club class places, which could be 3 for you, or you plus 2 friends, or as gifts, or any combination of those options.

To book:  Email Anna