Tamborine Cooking School

Mothers Day Gift Vouchers.

admin — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:41:59 +0000

Get mum a gift she will love, I guarantee it!!

It can be personalised – Happy Mothers Day, Love from………..xxx

Just $99 for a day she wont forget.

New Favorite Desert.

admin — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:59:29 +0000

This date and mascarpone flan has been very popular over the last couple of weeks, is it a great recipe or are the participants in the class very talented? Its both as long as its made with love. Make short crust pastry using -1.5cups of plain flour, half of a cup of almond meal, one third of a cup icing sugar, 150 gm of butter, one whole egg and one yolk. Bake blind. The filling is 12 fresh dates cut in half and soaked in Cointreau, lay them on the bottom of the pastry, then pour over a custard made with 250 gm tub of mascarpone, half a cup of cream, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 eggs and a scraped vanilla bean and 1 tbsp of cornflour. Bake at 180 for about 15 to 20 min until slightly golden and set. (Thanks to Fiona and Tracey last week and Kim and Angela today for making it so well, David is very happy for the leftovers!!)

Scenic Rim Cultural Trails.

admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:33:39 +0000

The best little booklet has just been released. All about the artists and galleries and where to find them in the Scenic Rim. It also lists the markets, shows and other fantastic events. I have a heap at the cooking school (they are free) so pick one up when you are on Tamborine Mountain next.

“Coxy’s Big Break”

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:20:02 +0000

The famous (in Victoria) Geoff Cox and his film crew came to the Cooking school last week to film a show as part of a Gold Coast special. What an experience having my kitchen and garden turned into a TV studio!! I learnt so much about filming food. A lot of hard work goes into making Jamie and Nigella’s food look good.

A glut of organic produce.

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:59:20 +0000

I am so spoilt here on Mount Tamborine, another farmer is selling his vegetables at his farm gate opposite St Bernard’s school. So I now have 3 places to choose from if I havn’t got enough in my garden for the cooking school. Along with the community gardens and the green shed. Click on this link for a great story about him. http://www.tamborinedailystar.com/Home/Local/tabid/194/ArticleID/1249/Organic-Health-Garden.aspx

Spring, Brides and Christmas.

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:38:55 +0000

I love the warm weather as it brings with it a bounty of fresh produce. Baby zucchinis, tomatoes, beans, and eggplant to name a few will be in my garden and used in the cooking school. Spring is also a time for weddings as there are 4 Bridal showers booked, its a great day out for the bridal party. December is already filling up with Christmas parties. I love having all these happy people come for a day out at the cooking school. I love my job!!!

Fathers Day Gift Vouchers.

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:09:54 +0000

So many men are enjoying the classes and are returning for more. Your dad would love a day out on Mt Tamborine. He can choose any class he likes at any time, and you can be sure he will be well looked after.

Cupcakes for the RSPCA.

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:08:45 +0000

I love cooking for a cause. http://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/

The RSPCA is fundraising through the sale of cupcakes. Culminating on the 15th August.
So as part of my classes over the next month we will be making cupcakes, and guests canbuy them or take them to sell if they wish.
It will be lots of fun.

Noosa Food and Wine Festival.

admin — Sun, 15 May 2011 21:20:04 +0000

What a great weekend I just had attending the cooking demos at the festival. Some of of Australia’s great chefs were demonstrating their favorite dishes. If I had to pick a favorite (s), itwas 2 French inspired dishes, one was a beetroot tart with goat cheese mousse and another a poached snapper with confitt mushrooms and tomatoes. Some chefs did some “Heston” style dishes that were amazing to see. Also there was a lot of Spanish influence in the dishes the chefs cooked, which has given me lots of inspiration and ideas that I cant wait to share in the new Tapas menus starting next week. I also loved Valli Little (the Delicious editor) her recipes were the most practical and easily duplicated.

Witches Falls Winery Members Day.

admin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:29:44 +0000

Those that have already been to the classes have thoroughly enjoy the local wines from Witches Falls winery. Their wines are continually being named in top 10 lists and win medals at shows. Their members day is on Sunday the 22nd May and it is complimentary!!!! It is a picnic style gathering with entertainment starting at 11am. I will be assisting with the catering, a BBQ including gourmet sausages with home made relishes and caramelised onions to compliment the outstanding Pinot Noir. And to acompany the Wild Ferment Chardonnay a succulent Morrocan Spiced chicken kebab. Phone 5545 2609 for details. www.witchesfalls.com.au Bring along your chairs and I will see you there.