COURSES OFFERED BY WILLOW VALE COOKING SCHOOL

Most people, who have experienced good “old school” French food will have been struck by the honest depths of flavours, followed by a soothed, comforting feeling. We could call it the ultimate comfort food, but don’t be fooled…this is sophisticated cooking.

Australian truffles from Manjimup are renowned for their premium quality, due to the amazing work done by regional producers. I, myself originally from the South West of France (home of the French truffle) can honestly say Australian truffles are as good as any European ones.

France has long been envied for its beautiful pastry shops. My first job in my industry was in a famous pastry shop in my childhood city of Libourne.

Anyone who has already put their hands to fresh pasta making will know how satisfying rolling a silky dough is. When you start to get confident, it can become a bit of an addiction. You’ll find yourself having fun trying to create new shapes, sauces or fillings.

Mezze originated from the Persian word Maze which means “to taste” or “relish”. Often served as part of a multi course meal or as snacks with drinks, these tasty little plates will definitely make your guests talk and enjoy the moment.

The complexity of Vietnamese cooking is legendary but for us the “clean balanced” flavours are just mesmerising. The minimal use of dairy, the abundance of fresh herbs make it a healthy cuisine. In this course we will cook three iconic savoury dishes and a sweet one.

More and more people are turning to a vegetarian diet, either for health or ethical reasons. I believe variety is the key, so in this workshop we will look at how to approach plant base cooking to create your own dishes and going along the year without getting bored.