Cookery Classes are becoming more popular with the advent of food network, Masterchef, Top Chef and Iron Chef programs allowing us a non-threatening environment to explore the world of haute cuisine. I love watching cooking shows but there is nothing like having an experienced chef or cook there to guide you through the steps and help when you get stuck. A simple tip such as 'never keep your almond meal in the fridge if you want perfect macaroon feet' or 'always use eggs at room temperature when baking a souffle' can mean a lot to someone who has experienced failure, sometimes expensive, in the kitchen. It is easy to give up and just say 'I'm obviously not able to cook a macaroon with friilly feet so I may as well admit defeat' but with a little bit of support from an expert you will soon be on your way to wowing friends and family with your cooking skills. 

Below are a few of the cookery classes on my wishlist.

Caveau French Cookery Class (Wollongong, NSW Australia)

 I have wanted to dine at Caveau, Wollongong's only French restaurant, since it first opened in 2004. The menu has the ability to make my mouth water and every person I have talked to that has dined at Caveau has declared it the best dining experience they have had in Wollongong, rivalling the best fine dining experiences in Sydney. A few years ago there was an article in the Illawarra Mercury about his cookery school and it has been on my to-do list ever since

Peter Sheppard's Cookery School is a hands-on, fun afternoon of learning, making and eating! It runs between 11am and 2pm, where you will cook and eat 3 fabulous dishes. Cookery schools are run with 12 persons, with dates and menus planned to suit interested parties. If you nominate a date, we will fill the group. Cost: $85pp including GST, includes coffee at the start and the recipes to take home.[Source: Caveau Website http://www.caveau.com.au/chef.html

 

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