Back To School

It has been a long break of nearly eight years, but Sunnybrae Cooking School is back. I was going to call it Sunnybrae Food Studio but then Diane was quick to point out that I may have been having a bit of a lend of myself, so Cooking School it is.

We are currently planning the next program and invite suggestions for specific topics and also guest presenters. For those of you new to Sunnybrae we have a well equipped spacious teaching kitchen that is full of natural light suitable for 12 participants. Not much has changed in the set-up with good views to the garden but now the courtyard has been shaded and a new wood fired oven has been installed with a table that comfortably seats 16.The classes begin at 9.30 for 10am with coffee and quick introductions arround a shared table discussing the program of the day.Enthusiasm, a love of cooking and dining are the only pre-requisites. Bring a sharp knife, sensible shoes and an apron, or purchase a Sunnybrae apron designed by Diane.

The classes are all hands-on and you can opt to do as much as you feel you would like to do.

There may be specific techniques that interest you, so we do our best to allocate tasks as requested.

The day continues in the kitchen with side trips to the garden to gather whatever is available on the day. Bread is usually a part of every class but we also have specialist Bread Making Classes.

We break for lunch around 1.30 pm feasting on our own work. After a wander in the garden we return to the kitchen to put finishing touches to our dessert or any other unfinished business.

There may be a cake or some loaves in the oven? an ice-cream or two setting?

Needless to say wines, coffee and other appropriate drinks are served throughout the day.

It is not done with mirrors. The shared table at lunch provides further opportunities to discuss food, wine, life and the whole catastrophe.

Classes in the coming program will be in the first instance on Saturdays and Mondays giving you the opportunity to make up a short break with a class or two combined with a visit to the restaurant on Sunday. Partners and mates are able to come to lunch during classes after 1.30 pm. Cost for Lunch Only is $55.00. There are many fine accommodation houses in the district from stylish self-contained cottages to Heritage Bed and Breakfasts with many other options as well. The Great Ocean Walk is one of the best new attractions in the district. Walk up an appetite or walk off the guilt? not that you would have any.The train service is also quite handy with 3 trains on most days to and from Birregurra. A program can be built around this great service for those that do not wish to drive. Private classes for schools, industry and other specialist groups can be arranged. Send us en email to gbiron@bigpond.net.au to register for any news.

F A Q's

There is a detailed index at the top right of this page.

The program begins on May 10 at the bottom of this page and works its way up to the top for the last class in this series on August 25.

Mailing address for payments is is Sunnybrae PO Box 23 Birregurra Victoria 3242

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Special Standby Deals- If on the spur of the moment you wish to come to a class and there is room you can book ONE day in advance and there is a $10 discount.