Balsamic Fudgies

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When I first saw this concept of pairing balsamic with chocolate I was totally intrigued. I love both flavours – but would they work together? Surely balsamic in a cookie would just be weird! This idea has been on my ‘to do’ list for well over a year but somehow the oddness of the ingredients has made me put it to the back of the list on numerous occasions. Finally braved it this weekend. The result is actually quite subtle – a vague tang which enhances the dark bitter cocoa flavour to give a lift to a simple chocolate cookie. Not weird at all in fact.

Balsamic Fudgies (dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soya-free, sesame-free, vegetarian and vegan)

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makes about 18

  • 1 1/4 cups plain flour
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup golden or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp…

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Rosemary and Olive Oil Bagels (AKA Focaccia Bagels)

Must recipe test these!

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We were in the supermarket the other day and Big S was tempted by the bagels – we used to give her bagels all the time and she absolutely loved them toasted for breakfast. However, since we found out that Little S was allergic to sesame, we never buy shop bought as they always seem to have the danger of sesame contamination (as no doubt usually made alongside bagels with sesame seeds on). So, I had all the encouragement I needed to make a batch at home.

Last time I made them I found them quite a pain to make, but the mix just worked so much better this time around. Why? One key factor was giving the yeast plenty of time to bubble up before adding it to the flour. I have to say they worked a treat – chewy on the outside and fluffy inside (maybe a bit…

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Chocolate Chip Welsh Cakes

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Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus (or Happy St David’s Day!)

This is the third variety of Welsh cakes I’ve posted – I just find them so tempting but my original variety wasn’t very popular in this household as the others just don’t seem to like dried fruit. So with St David’s Day today, and D celebrating not only his ‘Saint day’ but also a return home from working away, I decided to make a variety that would appeal more to the younger members of the household. Boy, did they like them! Maybe if I sneak the odd sultana in when they’re not looking they might come to love the traditional variety as much as I do!

I found jam didn’t really work with the chocolate so we opted for dairy-free spread on its own.

Chocolate Chip Welsh Cakes (dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soya-free, sesame-free, yeast-free, vegetarian and vegan) N.B. to make gluten-free…

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Im going to make your tastebuds an offer they can’t refuse – New Class Dates

2014 Cooking and Baking Classes

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2014 Cooking a Culture – Greece

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Learn how to put together the perfect combination of vegetables, meat, fresh and dry herbs to make the most delicious Greek cuisine. At the end of class its time for “DINER” so get comfortable and enjoy everything you have made.

History, Culture and Cuisine of Real Greek Food from Asia Minor

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A: Cooking a Culture – Greece

Next Class:  (Code A)  February, Sunday, 16th from 3.00pm till 7.00pm

Next Class: (Code B) March, Sunday 30th from 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Next Class: (Code C) April, Sunday 27th from 9.30am – 3.30pm

Only 8 places available per class.

At: LG Kitchen, Shop 90, Cecil Street, South Melbourne Market

$180 per person

A: In this class you will learn to make:

*Meze (starter)

*Classic Greek Main

*Salads

*Dessert

*Please note that appropriate clothing must be worn at all times, including closed-toe footwear, preferably no loose garments or extra jewellery.

*Please do not make travel arrangements until your class has been confirmed. We do not offer refunds for classes once your payment has been processed.

*Please note participants must be 18 years of age or over.

*Class outline may be subject to change. 

2014 Celebrate with Cake I – Chocolate

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2014 Baking Class will sure put a smile on any chocoholics face with these gorgeous cakes. WOW your friends and family make your special event a delicious celebration.

Make, Bake, Decorate and at the end of class “Take Home” a wonderful sample selection of everything you have made.

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D: Celebrate with Cake I – Chocolate

Next Class: (Code D)  May, Saturday the 3rd 9.30am – 3.30pm

Only 8 places available per class.

At: LG Kitchen, Shop 90, Cecil Street, South Melbourne Market

$180 per person

A: In this class you will learn to make:

*Chocolate Sacher Swiss Roll

*Chocolate Mud Cake

*Chocolate Caramel Brownies

*Chocolate Decorations, Frosting, Filling, Fresh Fruit decorating

*Please note that appropriate clothing must be worn at all times, including closed-toe footwear, preferably no loose garments or extra jewellery.

*Please do not make travel arrangements until your class has been confirmed. We do not offer refunds for classes once your payment has been processed.

*Please note participants must be 18 years of age or over.

*Class outline may be subject to change.

2014 Celebrate with Cake II – Party

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2014 Baking Class will sure put a smile on everyones face with these gorgeous desserts. Learn to make layered cakes to wow your friends and family, make every special event a delicious delight to celebrate.

Make, Bake, Decorate and at the end of class “Take Home” a wonderful sample selection of everything you have made.

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E: Celebrate with Cake II – Party

Next Class: (Code E)  May, Sunday, 25th from 3.00pm till 7.00pm

Only 8 places available per class.

At: LG Kitchen, Shop 90, Cecil Street, South Melbourne Market

$180 per person

E: In this class you will learn to make:

*Layered Red Velvet Cake

*Chocolate Orange Checkerboard Cake

*French Lemon Drizzle Loaf with candied citrus

*Frosting, Fillings, Candied Citrus, Fresh Fruit decorating

*Please note that appropriate clothing must be worn at all times, including closed-toe footwear, preferably no loose garments or extra jewellery.

*Please do not make travel arrangements until your class has been confirmed. We do not offer refunds for classes once your payment has been processed.

*Please note participants must be 18 years of age or over.

*Class outline may be subject to change.

 2014 Baking with Passion – Bread

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The smell of freshly baked bread, the crunch of crust and texture, it’s no wonder some countries consider it to be their cutlery and a meal without bread would be unheard of. Learn to make a variety of breads in your very own domestic oven.

Make, Bake and Enjoy. At the end of class “Take Home” a wonderful sample selection of everything you have made.

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Next Class: (Code F)  June, Sunday, 22nd from 9.30pm till 3.30pm

Next Class: (Code G)  June, Sunday, 29th from 9.30pm till 3.30pm

F: Baking with Passion – Bread I : Savoury

F: In this class you will learn to make:

*Free form loaf, Pizza Basses, Variety of Dinner Rolls, Filled Lattice Loaf

*Shape Dough

*Baking techniques

*Use commercial yeast and fresh yeast

*Use a variety of bread flour, seeds to enrich the dough

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G: Baking with Passion – Bread II:  Sweet

G: In this class you will learn to make:

*Enriched Dough

*Sweet Yeast Braids

*Scrolls, Rosetts, Brioche

Only 8 places available per class.

At: LG Kitchen, Shop 90, Cecil Street, South Melbourne Market

$180 per person

*Please note that appropriate clothing must be worn at all times, including closed-toe footwear, preferably no loose garments or extra jewellery.

*Please do not make travel arrangements until your class has been confirmed. We do not offer refunds for classes once your payment has been processed.

*Please note participants must be 18 years of age or over.

*Class outline may be subject to change.

 Please email your preference for:

Class  A  Cooking a Culture – Greece on Sunday 16th of February 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Class  B  Cooking a Culture – Greece on Sunday 30th of March 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Class  C  Cooking a Culture – Greece on Sunday 27th of April 9.30am – 3.30pm

Class  D Celebrate with Cake I – Chocolate on Saturday the 3rd of May 9.30am – 3.30pm

Class  E Celebrate with Cake II – Party  on Sunday 25th of May 9.30am – 3.30pm

Class F Baking with Passion – Bread I – Savoury on Sunday 22nd of June 9.30am – 3.30pm

Class G Baking with Passion – Bread II – Sweet on Sunday 29th of June 9.30am – 3.30pm

Christmas Baking Classes

I have always said that nothing say’s “I love you” or “I Care” or just “Thank you”
like a gift from home.

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This Christmas Baking Class will sure put a smile on everyones face with the gorgeous desserts you will learn to:

Make, Bake, Decorate and at the end of class

Take Home a wonderful sample selection of everything you have made.

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A: “Best of Bake Off”

Next Class: December, Sunday, 15th from 9.00am till 3.30pm

Only 8 places available per class.

At: LG Kitchen, Shop 90, Cecil Street, South Melbourne Market

$160 per person

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A: In this class you will learn to make:

· Gluten Free Spiced Raspberry Tart

· Baked Honey Blossom Cheese Cake

· Choc-Orange Mini Tarts

·Mango and Raspberry Tarts

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B: Christmas Desserts

Next Class: December, Sunday, 22nd from 9.00am till 3.30pm

Only 8 places available per class.

At: LG Kitchen, Shop 90, Cecil Street, South Melbourne Market

$180 per person

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 B: In this class you will learn to make:

· Baked Honey Blossom Cheese Cake

· Tropical Meringue and White Chocolate Trifle *(Bowl will be provided)

· Red Velvet Swiss Roll with White Chocolate and Mascarpone cream

·Fancy Gingerbread Cookies

In this class you will learn:

· Techniques and recipes for home use

· Create your own unique decorations

· Rolling, cutting, baking dough

· Intricate assembly techniques

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Please email your preference for:

Class  A on Sunday 15th of December 9.00am – 3.30pm

Class B  on Sunday 22nd of December 9.00am – 3.30pm

*Please note that appropriate clothing must be worn at all times, including closed-toe footwear, preferably no loose garments or extra jewellery.

*Please do not make travel arrangements until your class has been confirmed. We do not offer refunds for classes once your payment has been processed.

*Please note participants must be 18 years of age or over.

*Note: GIFT VOUCHER ARE AVAILABLE AND WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL – MINIMUM $10.00
Vouchers are valid for a period of 365 day(s) from date of purchase.