Posts Tagged ‘Basic Techniques and Methods of Cookery’

Nose to Tail.

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Hold your tongue! Liam took participants through a class on offal on Saturday as part of his 20-part Basic Techniques & Methods of Cookery course. On the menu was Spicy Duck Sausage with Celeriac, Mustard & Horseradish, Roasted Calves Sweetbreads with Lyonnaise Tart & Sauce Soubise, Stuffed Pig’s Trotters, Poached Veal Tongue with Parsley Puree & Truffle Dressing and Duck Liver Parfait.

On the wine front, we had some superb wines from Elgin-based Iona Vineyards. Guests enjoyed the Iona Syrah, the Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend and the Chardonnay. Owner Andrew Gunn acquired the property in 1997 and it’s a rare gem, surrounded by the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and just a few kilometres from the ocean. They won critics over since they launched their Sauvignon Blanc in 2001, but the entire range is worthy of applause. If you have a chance, head out to the farm. It’s a beautiful drive and well worth a visit. www.iona.co.za

If you feel like you’re missing out, Liam’s next Basic Techniques & Methods of Cookery course commences on 10th November. Click here for more info.

2x Liam Courses.

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Liam hosts two upcoming courses in the demonstration kitchen at Chefs Warehouse that you might be interested in. The first is a repeat of his in-depth Basic Techniques & Methods of Cookery course, which runs over 20 classes starting November 10th (classes are from 10am – 2pm). Like his first course, this will cover the full kitchen repertoire of dishes and techniques. We’re talking stocks, consommés, sauces, dressings, preparing shellfish, butchering meats and their preparations (confit, balontine and more) as well going over desserts like ice cream, sorbet and sweet sauces. It’s a serious demonstration-cooking course for the home cook who wants to broaden their knowledge, skill and confidence to the point where they can tackle any recipe they fancy. Classes are small in size, with just 20 participants, and allow for easy interaction with the chef during cooking. Wines are paired to the dishes prepared in each class, and all recipes are provided in printed booklets. There is no other course like this in Cape Town, so don’t miss the chance to be a participant.

The second is Liam’s 5-part course, essentially a condensed version of the Basic Techniques & Methods of Cookery. This course runs each Tuesday through November, starting November 2nd (classes are from 6pm – 9.30pm). While this shorter course doesn’t afford the time to go into as much detail and cover as many recipes so extensively as the 20-part course, it still provides a full and comprehensive outline of the techniques and skills required to cook like a pro, and there will also be wines paired with the food.

To find out more information or book a spot in either course, please contact Rachel on either 021 422 0128 or info@chefswarehouse.co.za.

Upcoming Classes.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

If you received our newsletter yesterday you’ll know there’s a whole bunch of classes happening at Chefs Warehouse in the next few months (if you missed our newsletter, please email us on info@chefswarehouse.co.za so we can add you to our database). Two repeats due to great demand are Tim Faull (pictured above), back for another Knead to Know breadmaking class, and Mia Mårtensson, back for another Food & Wine Pairing evening. Checkout the full list below…

Peter Tempelhoff takes guests through the science of Molecular Gastronomy on the evening 23rd September, 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
Liam’s Knife Skills Class is on Saturday 25th September, from 10am – 1pm. More information on all these classes can be found on our website.
Liam’s next 20-part Basic Techniques and Methods of Cookery course runs Wednesday’s from 10am – 2pm. Starts on the 13th October.
Tim Faull’s Knead to Know breadmaking class is over five Saturdays, from 10am – 1pm. Starts 9th October.
Mia Mårtensson and Liam will host another Food & Wine Pairing evening on 7th October that will include six courses with wines.

Course: The Basic Techniques and Methods of Cookery.

Monday, March 29th, 2010

This is a comprehensive 20-Class Cookery Course, hosted by Liam Tomlin, that will turn any aspiring cook into a gastronomic dynamo. Taking place every alternate Saturday, the 4-hr courses will give participants the ability to tackle pretty much any recipe out there once completed. The course will provide a solid understanding of how the chemistry of food works, and why ingredients work together as they do. Liam will conduct an intimate session with a maximum 24 participants, which provides one-on-one interaction. The information and techniques gained here will broadly widen your food knowledge, increase your cooking ability and enhance your appreciation of food and wine. You really don’t want to miss this course – places are selling out fast! See the full outline under the website classes menu, or email us for the brochure PDF.