If you have always wanted to learn how to make sourdough bread but feel a bit intimidated with the idea of creating or looking after a 'starter', or if you are a bit concerned about the complexity or time involved, this course will demystify all this for you. This Sourdough Bread Baking course uses simple, tried and true method of sourdough bread baking that is as easy or easier than typical methods using commercial yeast. And it will produce some of the most flavourful and heart warming bread you will ever taste. Students will need to bring along some materials and this list is on the receipt once you enrol. You may wish to contact our enrolment office 82231979 before enrolling. [7003]

Join Ilenia, Italian pastry chef from Rome, in this awesome masterclass, where you can learn some of her secret recipes. Perfect cream puffs with chantilly zabaione filling, mono-portion shortbread tarts with ricotta and chocolate cream, crostatine (tarts filled with pistachio frangipane and raspberries). Learn how to make these classic Italian pastries and what you can't eat during class you can take home. A perfect accompaniment with your favourite coffee or tea. Demonstration with small amount of hands-on.

This home cheesemaking and tasting session is brought to you by passionate cheese maker and foodie, Mitchell Lloyd Artisan and Manager of Woodside Cheese Wrights in the Adelaide Hills. Each student will make their own Feta cheese, having the process explained step by step, and given instructions of what to do and how to care for the cheese until ready to eat. Tutor will also demonstrate how to make an Halloumi cheese. You will get to sample 5 Woodside cheeses and be provided with goat feta and various herbs and spices to create your own marinated jar to take home. Cheese tastings will be accompanied with a delicious glass of wine. (Course fee covers majority of materials however students will need to bring along some items). A session not to be missed. [7008]

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 different cultured foods, sauerkraut, kefir & milk yoghurt, yoghurt cheese & apple cider vinegar. 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.

Create gorgeous Christmas cookies to adorn your festive table or give as gifts. Use fondant to top your sugar cookies, then get creative with gold paint and edible sugar balls. You will also be taught how to use silicone moulds to create bows and other embellishments. $35 payable to Tutor at the session for kit which includes 6 large decorated cookies (2 baubles, 1 xmas tree, 1 wreath, 1 lg snowflake, 1 gold star). Plus 6 mini cookies (3 stars and 3 snowflakes).

Kick off the festive season with adorable Christmas themed cupcakes. Your tutor will guide you through the steps to create 6 cupcakes: Santa, Rudolph the Reindeer, a Snowman, Present, Pudding and a Gold Bauble. You will finish off your creations with gold, edible paint. $35 is payable at the session for use of materials and includes a box to take home your cupcakes in and an apron.

Master the basic rules for baking croissants at home. Understand ingredients and their role in croissant dough. Learn how to prepare; how to control the temperature; learn about the lamination technique and shaping and proofing. This is a demonstration course with some hands on experience. Enjoy a croissant lunch with some extra baked goods to take home.

In this hands-on workshop you will discover the origins, rich history and cultural significance of gingerbread. You will bake and decorate your own gingerbread cookies and create a 3D gingerbread house with guidance of an experienced pastry chef. All materials are provided and included in fee. You will take home your decorated full size gingerbread house, 3x full size cookies, one bag of small cookies. Held at The Old Croissant Factory, 242 Hutt Street, Adelaide.

Discover the flavours of Peru! Learn to create a delicious 3-course menu; a refreshing Causa (chilli mashed potato with seafood), a savoury Lomo Saltado (stir-fry beef with fries and rice), and a creamy Lucuma Mousse with brownie. You will then sit and share this exquisite meal together. Buen provecho!

Learn the techniques and secrets that are the basis of one of the most widespread and, at the same time, complex culinary arts: Baking! You will learn hands-on how to make the perfect pizza dough in all of its aspects, from kneading to stretching to baking. Includes a delicious pizza lunch. Course is tailored for standard pizza making not GF. Tutor can explain how to make a GF pizza only. (Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access due to the age of the building).