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![]() CHEESE MAKING: Halloumi & RicottaTutor/Facilitator: Alexis Murti You make the cheese at this intensely practical DIY 'hands-in' workshop because the key to good cheese making is knowing how the cheese should look and, most importantly, how it should feel at different points in it's creation. During this three hour hands-on workshop, you will be guided through the cheese making process while you make your own Halloumi and Ricotta which you will be able to take home and show off at the end! Fees: NZ$115 - fee includes ingredients, bring a container to take cheese home Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() CHEESEMAKING - FETA & QUESO FRESCOTutor/Facilitator: Alexis Murti The ultimate class in practical cheese making! Learn all you need to know to replicate making Feta and Queso Fresco at home. You will be guided through each step of the cheesemaking process while making your very own round of Feta. While the Feta is setting (don't worry, all terminology will be explained!), we will make Queso Fresco together. All ingredients are provided as are recipes and detailed handouts to take away with you. Bring a pen to take notes, a 2 litre container (an ice-cream container is ideal) and plastic re-sealable food bags to take your cheese home. During the workshop, the following topics will also be covered: Milk and where to source it, hygiene and sanitation, equipment required and the origins of the cheeses you are about to make. You will also receive instruction on how to brine your cheese the following day. A small break will be provided, if you want to bring a snack. You will have the opportunity to purchase equipment and cheesemaking ingredients after the workshop should you wish to replicate the experience at home. Fees: NZ$130 - Please bring a container for your cheese products Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Come along to a masterclass in high tea from decorations to food to etiquette. If you've always wanted to host a special morning or afternoon tea then you'll love this class where we will cover all the bases from basic on a budget to going all out for a loved one's birthday and the sky's the limit. Fees: NZ$70 - fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() INDIAN COOKING: TraditionalTutor/Facilitator: Manjula Patel Make quick nutritious meals with heaps of flavour. Recipes include Spicy Gobi Bhajis (fried cauliflower) Madras Chicken curry( rich coconut curry) Different Dhals and Breads for any occasion Fees: NZ$135 - Fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() ITALIAN COOKING: 1Tutor/Facilitator: Micaella Turner Learn to prepare a range of delicious Italian dishes, make your own pasta and sauces and an Italian dessert. Please bring a pasta machine if you have one, some will be provided. If you have dietary requirements please contact us to confirm that we can accommodate your needs, before you enrol. Fees: NZ$135 - Fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() ITALIAN COOKING: 2Tutor/Facilitator: Micaella Turner This class is for students who have already taken the Italian course at Tawa College in the past. Expand your pasta making to coloured pastas and new sauces, learn some more desserts and catch up with old classmates! Please bring a pasta machine if you have one, some will be provided. Fees: NZ$135 - Fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learn the basics of flavour bases for soups and stews and how to enhance them with dumplings etc to make them into a complete, hearty and nourishing meal that can be portioned and frozen or prepared in a slow cooker so that you can arrive home and dinner is ready. Please let us know if you are vegetarian as we can cover meat free cooking in this class. Fees: NZ$70 - fee includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() VEGAN / VEGETARIAN COOKING - an IntroductionTutor/Facilitator: Mandy Keen This class, taught by a vegan catering chef, will equip students with knowledge to shop for and prepare nutritious, wholesome, inexpensive food that is fully vegan. Fees: NZ$140 - fee includes ingredients, bring a container to take food samples home Click here for more information on this course or to enrol These dishes can be enjoyed for any meal and will be taught by a Vietnamese chef with a passion for authentic cooking. The menu will include dishes such as savoury pancakes, wraps, rolls noodle soups and rice noodle salads. (This course is not suitable for vegetarians) Fees: NZ$140 - Includes Ingredients, bring a container to take food samples home Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() VIETNAMESE COOKING - More TastesTutor/Facilitator: Ha Nguyen This course will include different recipes to the Vietnamese Cooking course. Dishes will depend on seasonal availability of ingredients but likely to be lemongrass chicken rice, salad, beef PHO, new wraps and rolls. Fees: NZ$140 - fee includes ingredients, bring a container to take food samples home |