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Have fun while learning important cookery techniques as you prepare a range of classic dishes.
This programme draws on the French culinary tradition but also embraces an Asian influence to reflect ingredients and techniques popular in contemporary New Zealand.
Some of the dishes include: Salad of … View moreHave fun while learning important cookery techniques as you prepare a range of classic dishes.
This programme draws on the French culinary tradition but also embraces an Asian influence to reflect ingredients and techniques popular in contemporary New Zealand.
Some of the dishes include: Salad of beetroot, goats cheese, candied almonds + Vinaigrette, Beef Ragout, caramelised baby onions, rosemary, Mashed potatoes, Thai chill beef with seasonal Asian greens, Chicken breast with thyme and mustard cream sauce, wilted spinach, dauphinoise potatoes and more.
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Part-time: 10 weeks, Weds & Thursday evenings from 3pm - 8pm.
Starts: 19 Jan 2022 - 24 March 2022
And we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few … View moreAnd we make our own BUTTER! This week our Level 5 Diploma students spent two days prepping for and baking croissants. From shaking cream for thirty minutes to achieve a rich butter, to proving the pastry for a minimum two hours to attain the ideal puff and flake. A very technical yet rewarding few days.
Learning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine… View moreLearning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine from Colchagua Valley, Chile, Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Marques de Riscal Reserva, Voyager Estate, The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia.
Our Sunday WSET Level 3 tasting started with Massolino Moscato d'Asti; Jansz Premier Cuvée from Tasmania, Piper Heidsieck NV followed by Fortified wines Tio Pepe Palamino Fino, the outstanding Del Duque Amontillado VORS 30 years also from Gonzales Byass; Cazes Rivesaltes AOC Ambré 2004; Warres Otima Tawny Port 20 years; Campbells Rutherglen Muscat and Williams & Humbert Pedro Ximenez 12 years old sweet sherry.
We then wrote formal tasting notes for the following wines in preparation of the WSET Level 3 exam on Sunday 12 December.
Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2016;
Alba de Vetus Albarino, Rias Biaxas 2019;
Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2014 and
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum, Touriga Nacional blend 2018, Douro, Portugal
Fascinating and captivating wines for sure!
Love Cocktails? ?
Learn to prepare delicious summer cocktails over 5 days with our new Certificate in Spirits, Cocktails & Bartending (Micro-Credential).
This course will provide practical, hands-on training in bartending, product knowledge, customer service and more. Domestic students receive … View moreLove Cocktails? ?
Learn to prepare delicious summer cocktails over 5 days with our new Certificate in Spirits, Cocktails & Bartending (Micro-Credential).
This course will provide practical, hands-on training in bartending, product knowledge, customer service and more. Domestic students receive a subsidy on the course fees from the NZ Government.
Social distancing and covid protocols will be in place for this in-person session.
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29, 30 Nov & 1, 2, 3 December 2021 (9am - 2.30pm)
Our Diploma, Level 5 students prepared some outstanding classic French seafood dishes today. Starting with Bouillabaisse, a traditional French Fish soup of mussels, fish fillets and prawns. Saffron is the traditional spice. This dish is served with crisp croutons and rouille.
The second dish is … View moreOur Diploma, Level 5 students prepared some outstanding classic French seafood dishes today. Starting with Bouillabaisse, a traditional French Fish soup of mussels, fish fillets and prawns. Saffron is the traditional spice. This dish is served with crisp croutons and rouille.
The second dish is Sole and Crayfish Quenelles with Sauce Nantua, a rich cream sauce with cognac, crayfish and mushrooms.
Join us for one day for a live and interactive workshop to learn about how to start turning your food business dream into reality. Starting with important information from your local council and working through the approval process. We will also talk about farmer’s markets, pop-ups, food control … View moreJoin us for one day for a live and interactive workshop to learn about how to start turning your food business dream into reality. Starting with important information from your local council and working through the approval process. We will also talk about farmer’s markets, pop-ups, food control plans and how to cost your food.
First week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -
• Cold and hot smoked salmon and rillette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• … View moreFirst week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -
• Cold and hot smoked salmon and rillette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• Whole smoked mackerel with egg Royale and pickled onion
• Smoked Kahawai dip with oat crackers
• Pickled and smoked herring on rye bread
• Homemade rye bread served with our previously prepared pickles
First week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -
• Cold and hot smoked salmon and toilette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• … View moreFirst week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -
• Cold and hot smoked salmon and toilette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• Whole smoked mackerel with egg Royale and pickled onion
• Smoked Kahawai dip with oat crackers
• Pickled and smoked herring on rye bread
• Homemade rye bread served with our previously prepared pickles
It has been an exciting two weeks for our Foundation students learning some classic dishes. Here are some of their delicious dish photos.
1. Pea and ham soup
2. Waldorf salad made up of potatoes, capers, gherkins and streaky bacon
3. French onion soup
4. Vegetable Lasagne with Béchamel sauce
Very Exciting to be back in school in our bubble of 10 with new Cookery, Foundation students, social distancing & mandatory mask wear rules in place.
This week our students have learnt to make some delicious classic soups - Minestrone soup, Potato and celeriac soup and creamy tomato soup.
Running along the coastline, shielded from the Waitemata by Tamaki Drive, lies the Hobson Bay Walkway. This urban adventure can be joined at a number of access points; from Shore Road and also via flights of steps that lead down to the bay from a series of Parnell streets. Some parts of the walkway… View moreRunning along the coastline, shielded from the Waitemata by Tamaki Drive, lies the Hobson Bay Walkway. This urban adventure can be joined at a number of access points; from Shore Road and also via flights of steps that lead down to the bay from a series of Parnell streets. Some parts of the walkway are tidal and require manoeuvring over sand and stones, silty mud or under low hanging bows of pōhutukawa. Other parts are approached over a series of formed paths and built-up wooden boardwalks.
I have been fortunate, through this extended lockdown, to have time to observe the walkway in more detail and am captivated by this natural world at our doorstep.
Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.
1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and … View moreOur diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.
1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and walnut vinaigrette by Bianka
2. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, mushrooms and lemon - served with spinach puree and crisp onion by Emi
3. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear by Marianne
4. Green pea soup garnished with cream, broccoli florets and croutons by Hiroki
This is an ultimate comfort meal and an easy recipe to prepare at home. It is a rich and creamy mushroom risotto recipe is made with the specialist Italian short-grain rice, parmesan cheese, white wine, and mushrooms.
View the recipe in the link below.
Laksa is a popular Malaysian coconut noodle dish. It is a fragrant, delicious and warming seafood dish. This dish is prepared by our Advanced cookery student Timmika prepared at home during the recent lockdown.
Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.
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