Well the Great British Bake Off has kicked off with a firm favourite, Cake Week! So I thought I’d share with you my go-to cake, a Semi-rich fruit cake which my brother and I basically grew up on as our Mum made this throughout our childhood. I think the original recipe came from the side… Continue reading Great British Bake Off – Cake Week!
Author: Barbara Crick
One-to-one cookery classes
Our one-to-one lessons are perfect home cooks, whether they are a beginner without a clue as to where to start, a keen cook wanting to extend their repertoire, or somewhere in between. Our bundles of classes offer great value with 6 lessons for the price of 5, giving you the opportunity to really make improvements… Continue reading One-to-one cookery classes
Chocoholic’s team building!
Looking for some relaxation at the end of a busy year, the team from South Coast Sports came to enjoy some Chocolatey recipes using plenty of Montezuma’s chocolate. The blend of team work & chocolate seemed to go down a treat! Great to cook with you all & I hope you enjoyed your creations at… Continue reading Chocoholic’s team building!
Question Time Catering, Canapés & Behind the Scenes fun!
Did anyone spot Question Time visited Portsmouth recently? Hosted by the Portsmouth High School, we were delighted to get involved in providing catering for this event. Including teas, coffee and homemade cookies for the audience of 150, canapés in the green room and high tea for the crew, the day was long but incredibly interesting… Continue reading Question Time Catering, Canapés & Behind the Scenes fun!
In the kitchen with Kenwood!
Well we’ve had a very exciting event at the Cookery school this week with Kenwood visiting us for the day to hold a team building event. We were set up in the morning for the more serious (but fun!) side of the event with the team working on learning and developing themselves as a team.… Continue reading In the kitchen with Kenwood!
Barbecuing Perfection!
With the sun starting to shine a little more, it’s great to get outside and enjoy a barbecue with friends and family, or even as a treat after work. Barbecues are a whole lot more versatile than many people realise and there’s so much scope to cook outside and make the most of this summer. Whether… Continue reading Barbecuing Perfection!
Watch out – we’ve got more men in the kitchen!
While it’s true that we get more female cooks in the kitchen than men, there are certain classes that seem to attract more men to. Indian, Thai and Bread all seem be a hit with the men. At the Emsworth Cookery School we always want to get more people involved in the kitchen and we’re… Continue reading Watch out – we’ve got more men in the kitchen!
Valentine’s cookery!
Why not show the one you love just how much you love them with the gift of cooking? Whether you choose to come for a couples cookery evening or sign them up for a class they will love, there’s something for everyone. Here are a few ideas for you- Chocoholic’s Choice – our date in… Continue reading Valentine’s cookery!
New year’s resolutions for the kitchen!
Have you got any New Year’s Resolutions? It’s not too late to start some, here’s ours if you need some inspiration… Cook 3 new recipes every week – did you get any new cook books for Christmas? I’ll be getting busy with Jamie Oliver’s Super Food Family Classics and Lily Simpson’s Detox Bible. On the… Continue reading New year’s resolutions for the kitchen!
Reverse Advent Calendar
Have you heard of Reverse advent calendars? The idea is that every day throughout Advent you give something away. The Emsworth Cookery School has been putting one together for the Emsworth Community Christmas event – a lunch which brings together people in our community who might otherwise spend the day alone. Have a watch of what… Continue reading Reverse Advent Calendar