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Cooking

Cooking with Soraya

Learn how to cook foods from a variety of cultures. Soraya demonstrates how healthy cooking doesn't have to be boring!

Tuesdays at Braybrook Community Hub

Kombucha, Kim Chi, Kefir and Fermented Cashew Cheese Workshop

Come and learn how to make these traditional fermentations to improve your gut health and boost your immune system.
Healthy and delicious!

Thursday 28 May at Maidstone Community Centre

International Flavours

During these workshops you will learn different cooking techniques and experience food from around the world!

Thursday 28 May at Maribyrnong Community Centre

Hawker's Food Workshop With Deb

Who wants to come and learn how to make authentic hawker style food? Deb Ong, former owner and chef of Jack B Nimble, will teach you how to make superb Singaporean style curry laksa, a mouth watering rojak salad, and beautiful sweet filled pandan crepe, traditionally called Kuih dadar.

Wednesday 21 May at Maidstone Community Centre

Peruvian Cooking

If you haven’t tried Peruvian cooking, well now is your chance! The lovely Yeni will teach you how to make a mouth watering ceviche, Causa Limena, a beautiful traditional layered potato and tuna dish and a delicious Peruvian donut called Picarones for dessert. Lunch to follow!

Tuesday 5 May at Maidstone Community Centre

Sour Dough Bread Baking Workshop

Learn the basics of how to bake your very own sourdough bread at home with Deb Ong! Learn how to create and maintain a sourdough starter, how to proof and shape a basic loaf, how to make sense of bakers' percentages as well as how to fit making your own bread into a busy schedule.

Thursday 4 June at Maidstone Community Centre

Rachel Pitt Autumn Cooking Workshop

Autumn is a heady time in the kitchen with so many fruit and vegetables in season. Humitas might be the ultimate celebration – a vegetable stew featuring corn and pumpkin, traditionally served at Easter in Argentina. We’ll also whip up a fresh eggplant pickle, roll out Indian sweet potato flatbreads, and make a classic apple tarte tatin for dessert.

Tuesday 19 May at Maidstone Community Centre

Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop

Join plant based chef Julia Grueskin, for a delicious, healthy, and educational workshop cantered around Ayurvedic cooking and nutrition. You will find out what Ayurvedic constitution you are and how to cook with this knowledge.

Wednesday 3 June at Maidstone Community Centre

Ethiopian Cooking with a twist

Who would like to experience Saida’s delicious Ethiopian baos with a dori wot and tibbs filling? A beautiful Buddha bowl will also include aromatic Alicha (potatoes, carrots, cabbage and green beans)a beetroot salad, and a spicy lentil dahl, chickpeas and toasted injera!

Thursday 11 June at Maidstone Community Centre

Ready Set Barista

This is a fantastic 2 day practical course designed to prepare people for work or training in the vibrant café scene. You’ll learn how to operate a commercial coffee machine, learn about the origins of coffee, make a range of coffees, increase your confidence and improve your job ready skills. Don’t miss out, limited places.

Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May at Maidstone Community Centre

Hot Cross Bun Making

Learn how to make some delicious hot cross buns and gorgeous Easter biscuits with the fabulous Deb Ong, former owner and chef from Jack B Nimble. You won’t be disappointed, they’ll be quick easy and delicious!

Sourdough Bread Making

Watch Deb Ong's video on how to make sourdough bread at home.

Sweet Potato Roti

Rachel Pitts, a wonderful local cook, was going to be making this delicious Sweet Potato Roti in our Autumn cooking class. She has kindly made this great little video at home so you can still enjoy the experience.To check out more of Rachel's fab recipes go to https://www.fruitfulkitchen.com.au

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COVID-19 community information

Cooking

Cooking with Soraya

Kombucha, Kim Chi, Kefir and Fermented Cashew Cheese Workshop

International Flavours

Hawker's Food Workshop With Deb

Peruvian Cooking

Sour Dough Bread Baking Workshop

Rachel Pitt Autumn Cooking Workshop

Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop

Ethiopian Cooking with a twist

Ready Set Barista

Hot Cross Bun Making

Sourdough Bread Making

Sweet Potato Roti

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COVID-19 community information

Cooking

Cooking with Soraya

Kombucha, Kim Chi, Kefir and Fermented Cashew Cheese Workshop

International Flavours

Hawker's Food Workshop With Deb

Peruvian Cooking

Sour Dough Bread Baking Workshop

Rachel Pitt Autumn Cooking Workshop

Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop

Ethiopian Cooking with a twist

Ready Set Barista

Hot Cross Bun Making

Sourdough Bread Making

Sweet Potato Roti

Discover Maribyrnong

Contact us

Get connected

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