Xmas Preserving Class

Give the gift of love this Xmas by making it yourself!


Tamara's Kitchen
Tamara's Kitchen
5.0 (95)

4 hours Location Dromana Class size 1 to 12 guests   $290 (Afterpay available)

This brand new class will feature a brand new range of preserving recipes as well as lots of expert advice on preserving basics from our specialist teacher, including jar preparation and safe food preparation. The teacher will also share her experience in embellishing the jars with Xmas-themed ribbons, tags and other embellishments to prepare them for gift giving.
During this hands-on class, participants will make a range of wonderful preserves using the best of our seasonal garden produce, including jams, preserved fruit, chutney, pickles and fruit leathers.
Your class will take place in our purpose-built facility in Dromana on the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula. You will receive instruction and gain an understanding of basic preserving, including safety guidelines, various preserving methods, turning seasonal produce into delicious preserves, making the most of inexpensive produce and using preserves in many ways.
Perfect for beginners, we take a maximum of 10 students per class so that all students have the time to fully enjoy this hands-on experience.
You'll also receive a gourmet lunch with a cheeseboard and tea/coffee throughout the day.
By the end of the class, you will take home several preserves ready for gift giving and all the knowledge to make more at home.
What you'll get
There are several jars of preserves, recipes in a presentation folder, and lots of knowledge to prepare more at home.
Knowledge required
none
What to bring
Enthusiasm!

FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy or need a strictly gluten-free meal for coeliac disease, please message us before booking.
Location

34 Brasser Avenue, Dromana VIC

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Tamara's Kitchen
Tamara's Kitchen

5.0 (95)

Tamara has been involved in Melbourne’s vibrant food scene for over 30 years, from cooking classes from her Tooronga Road school, authoring several cookbooks and appearing weekly on Melbourne radio on 3AW’s “Grape Expectations” wine and food show each Sunday.
Tamara’s first food love was bread-making and since 1989, Tamara has taught thousands of her students how to make delicious bread as well as cakes, risotto and so much more. Her love of food took her to France where she has taught and escorted gourmet ‘foodies’ to France to learn more about the food and lifestyle of this popular destination.
More recently, Tamara moved to the Mornington Peninsula and after extensive study in cheese making overseas. She established Boatshed Cheese in 2012 specialising in small-batch cheese using traditional cheese making methods, using goat, cow and buffalo milk, Tamara’s attention to detail has seen her win dozens of awards both in Australia and overseas for her delicious, hand made cheese.
BoatShed Cheese is also in demand across Melbourne’s fine dining and gourmet food lovers scene with weekly deliveries throughout metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Retail customers are also well catered for with weekly deliveries to Bills Farm at Queen Vic market and many other fine food sellers across Melbourne’s suburbs, as well as appearances at weekly farmers markets.
After recently selling her commercial cheesemaking business, Tamara now focusses on her Cheese making classes and also offers a Sourdough Masterclass which includes a range of breads and pastry.

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