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June 2019
Simulated Game Day
Our Simulated Game Day is hosted at the award winning Shellard Shoot in the village of Wellow just 15 minutes drive from Vale House Kitchen. Shellards Shoot is an award winning game shoot which focusses on both conservation and providing excellent sport during the game season. The drives used on the simulated days are the same drives used during the season which makes it as realistic as possible, resulting in testing clays throughout each drive. The estate has a valley…
Introduction to Bread Making Course
This all day session will give you practical experience in baking a range of British and Continental breads from scratch. You will be shown, and then practise, how to mix and knead soft Continental dough and also tighter British doughs. We mix and knead by hand in order for participants to get the ‘feel’ of the dough as it develops. This can be tiring but very worthwhile and our course members always go home tired but smiling and with an…
Summer Jams, Jellies and Cordials
Come and join us on our Summer Jams, Jellies and Cordials Course. Celebrate the arrival of the soft fruit of summer with a hands-on day making jams, jellies and cordials. The day begins with tastings of Vivien’s jams, jellies and cordials. Vivien will explain the characteristics of traditional jams, jellies and cordials and demonstrate the simple stages of making these preserves. With a choice of recipes, we’ll prepare and make jams, jellies and cordials during the day. There will be…
July 2019
BBQ and Outdoor Eating
One of the very best things about summer is the chance to enjoy some fabulous al fresco feasts – so, we’re bringing you a mouth-watering course all about outdoor cooking and making the most of your BBQ. Led by professional chef Kieran Lenihan, this course will cover everything you need to know for a fantastic summertime gathering, from showstopping main dishes to scrumptious sides and a whole lot more. Skills • Choosing the right equipment & how to BBQ safely…
August 2019
Introduction to Bread Making Course
This all day session will give you practical experience in baking a range of British and Continental breads from scratch. You will be shown, and then practise, how to mix and knead soft Continental dough and also tighter British doughs. We mix and knead by hand in order for participants to get the ‘feel’ of the dough as it develops. This can be tiring but very worthwhile and our course members always go home tired but smiling and with an…
2 day Bread Masterclass
This 2 Day Bread Masterclass takes the home-baker on to more advanced products including Croissants and Pain au Chocolate, French and Italian breads, Challah bread, German/Scandinavian style soft-grain Rye bread (pumpernickel style) and of course Sourdough Bread. We aim to teach you how to use natural yeasts and how to maintain a sourdough starter so that you can continue your sourdough baking journey when you get home. There will be a starter to take away with you as well. Good…