Why to use spices in cooking

Why do we use spices

Today we have our ever popular Indian cookery class – which remains the most popular in our range.   We’re seeing more and more delegates who have been referred to us by family and friends who have attended other classes.  Thank you to those who have spread the word.    People often say they Indian food is complex because it uses so many different spices, in our spice trail we de mystify this complexity and explain in simple english the theory and practicality of spices.

We start this class by taking a journey of spices and we criss cross the globe to talk about the origination of spices and why they are used with certain ingredients, we’ll talk about the medicinal values and the all important how to use to good effect – The method behind the madness.

If you would like to know more about spices contact us here at the Academy and join in this very engaging and hands on cookery class – youi’ll learn much more than you ever imagined. 

Call Sonia on 01923 778880 to book your class

Thai cookery classes - Traditional & Authentic

We’re running the ever popular Thai Cooking Class today, and although its only Thursday 3rd week in January it seems like June already….  we are fully booked with Asian cooking classes since the new year.    Trust me – I’m really not complaining, this is my labour of love and a passion and not many people can say they do what they want to do everyday, But i do!

In our 1 day Thai cookery classes we’ll be learning all about the spices used in traditional Thai cookery, the kind of equipment used to cook authentic Thai food.  We will take a journey through the spice trail and get to grips with essential thai herbs and spices.   This class will provide a really good grounding and cover a number of key dishes that are the cornerstones of a Thai diet as eaten in Thailand. 

To find out more information or to book your place please contact Sonia Basra at the Cooking Academy. tel 01923 778880. www.thecookingacademy.co.uk

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Thai cookery classes at The Academy

A Thai cookery class

We’ve got a Thai cookery class here at the academy.  A collection of fabulous Thai recipes to share with Thai cookery enthusiasts.  We’ll start with the ‘Spice Trail’ and take you on a journey of all the herbs and spices used in Thai cookery, this is a great start to the day, a demystication of the myths that cooking is complicated; as it begins to put all in the ingredients into simple English and help you find suitable swaps if necessary. 

The class is entirely hands on – so make the most of cooking to your hearts content, without having to do the washing up.  This cookery class will give you the menu for a dinner party; so look forward to entertaining your friends and family effortlessly.  We’ll also give you lots of practical hints and tips to make cooking easy, even for the beginner. 

With only 6 people per class you’ll feel right at home and in very friendly environment that is a simple pleasure for the day.

Classes run from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.  You’ll be taking lots of food home so be prepared for a take away.  The cost of the 1/2 day class starts at £130 and the full day class is £199, all inclusive. 

To book contact Sonia or Cara at The Cooking Academy. tel 01923 77 8880. www.thecookingacademy.co.uk.

A comprehensive cookery class to learn the art of Authentic Thai Cuisine.  Designed for those who can cook already and dabble at the edges or even beginners.  This class starts with a look at all the herbs and spices used in Thai cookery and then goes on to make the Original Red and Green Thai curry pastes.  We go on to make the real deal Thai fish cakes, the ones that actually contain fish – rustic and authentic (you’ll never look back) Soups, penang curry, spring rolls – nothing short of a feast.  There’s plenty of food to take home and share and a starter kit of curry pastes to keep you going.   

What are you doing this Saturday?

The real deal Authentic Thai Curry

A comprehensive cookery class to learn the art of Authentic Thai Cuisine.  Designed for those who can cook already and dabble at the edges or even beginners.  This class starts with a look at all the herbs and spices used in Thai cookery and then goes on to make the Original Red and Green Thai curry pastes.  We go on to make the real deal Thai fish cakes, the ones that actually contain fish – rustic and authentic (you’ll never look back) Soups, penang curry, spring rolls – nothing short of a feast.  There’s plenty of food to take home and share and a starter kit of curry pastes to keep you going.   

What are you doing this Saturday?

This half day Thai cookery class is a fabulous introduction to the world of authentic Thai cusine.  Covering the ingredients typically associated with Thai cookery and the classic curry pastes along with Thai fish cakes and a really authentic red chicken curry with bamboo shoots.  Classes are small to ensure lots of individual attention.