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Nonya and Southeast Asian cooking with Swee-Eng

Learn how to cook Nonya and Southeast Asian cuisines in the comfort of your home, among friends, with a minimum of fuss. This is a hands-on cooking workshop. You will learn to prepare dishes of your choice and then sit down and enjoy the sumptuous food you have prepared - a lovely way to spend a convivial time with friends. You would need a minimum of 6 people and the duration of the workshop is 3-4 hours and at a time that suits you.

Gnocchi making with Domenico Santopadre

The humble potato dumpling, gnocchi, at  Il Baretto Restaurant has been described by Good Living as being the best in Sydney. Restaurant and food guides continue to sing praises for Il Baretto's silky smooth, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi. Domenico, head chef, is happy to share his secrets.  Join the master at this hands-on workshop  and learn how to make the perfect gnocchi together with the glorious sauces that go with it.  This workshop includes a dinner of delicious gnocchi, salad  and recipes. 

Risotto making with Domenico Santopadre

Preparing and cooking the rice for an authentic Italian risotto is crucial. Experts say that when it is fried, the rice should retain its insaporito or flavour. Find out how all this is done with head chef of Il Baretto restaurant, Domenico, who will demonstrate the making of two types of risotto.  You will be given plenty of hints and helpful tips. This hands-on workshop includes a dinner of authentic Italian risotto, salad and recipes.  

Luscious ice cream with Sarah Mandelson

Learn the secrets of making the most exotic and delicious ice cream with  Sarah Mandelson  from Serendipity, the award-winning ice-cream maker.  This fun workshop with Sarah will include useful notes and recipes.  And a litre of your very own ice cream to take home. This is available on Saturday only.

Sushi wonder and Japanese hospitality

Be charmed and captivated by the hospitality of Chikako Satto and her chef as they talk about and demonstrate the making of sushi rolls and Nigiri sushi. Try your hand at making these delightful Japanese wonders with the expert guidance of a sushi-roll maker and learn all about the origins of wasabi and miso soup. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy a lovely Japanese dinner of miso soup, a variety of sushi rolls and Nigiri sushi, tempura and soba noodles. Slurping of noodles is customary and Chikako will explain why. Kimono-wearing is also being demonstrated. 

Making pansotti with Davide Lagomarsino from Zeffirelli

Do you know that pansotti means "small belly" in Italian? This is because of its shape as this particular pasta has a lovely filling similar to ravioli.  Davide is a master when it comes to making pansotti and the unforgettable walnut sauce that goes with it.  Join Davide in his lavish restaurant in making pansotti from scratch and three sauces, walnut, butter and sage and the classic tomato and basil.  This workshop includes chef demonstration, hands-on by participants, dinner, salad and wood-fired bread and recipes.

Biscotti traditionale di Italia at Zeffirelli

Would you like to learn how to make the best tiramisu in town which is simply to-die-for?  The gorgeous amaretto biscotti and macaroon? Join Davide from Zeffirelli in this fun workshop and learn the art of making these classic Italian sweets.   And then relax and enjoy the afternoon with a much deserved  coffee,  your creation of tiramisu, various biscotti and a glass of sparkling dessert wine. The workshop includes chef demonstration, hands-on by participants, afternoon tea and recipes.

If you are interested in these workshops, please email Swee-Eng at [email protected].   Swee-Eng also runs food tours in Sydney.