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Urban Foraging and Cooking Camp

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:04:43 +0000

Urban Foraging and Cooking Camp

Please contact: 01273 760186

Limited space! £20 per session or £60 for 4

All ages welcome on all or any of the following dates

Day 1: 13^th August 2012

Hosted by: Nick Weston

At: Hunter Gather Cook, Knowlands Farm Granary, Barcombe, Lewes, BN8 5EF

Session 1: 10.30am -12.30pm

Session 2: 1.30pm -3.30pm

Rabbits: Gutting, skinning and butchery; including cooking and tasting.

Fishing: Trapping, gutting and cooking carp.

Wild edible and medicinal plants: Identification walks, cooking and tasting wild plants.

Outdoor cookery and fire building: Fire by friction demonstration, cooking over fire.

Day 2: 14^th August 2012

Hosted by: David Hannam

At: Stoneham Park, Hove, BN3 5HJ

Session 1: 10.30am -12.30pm

Session 2: 1.30pm -3.30pm

Gardening: Harvesting, preparation and tasting

Photograph and Drawing: Creating Cartoon and wild plant photo shoot

Playing: Woodland Games

Outdoor cookery: Picnic and BBQ

Day 3: 15^th August 2012

Hosted by: Emma Houldsworth

At: Plot 22, Weald allotments, Weald Ave, Hove, BN3 7JN

Session 1: 12.00am -2.00pm

Pick and Cook: Pick your own fresh vegetables and cook with them!
Growing: Vegetables and herbs

Outdoor cookery and fire: Hands-on cooking with wood fired Clay oven.

Day 4: 16^th August 2012

Hosted by: Anongnat Romchai

At: Hungry Monkey Stoneham Rd, Hove, BN3 5HJ

Session 1: 10.30am -12.30pm

Session 2: 1.30pm -3.30pm

Tasting: Asian weird and wonderful foods

Making: Asian art and crafts

Indoor Cooking: Tea and Asian Tapas

Coming up

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:34:29 +0000

Wednesday	Thursday
13^th June 12 Homemade pasta	14^th June 12 Homemade pasta
20^th June 12 Samosa	21^st June 12 Samosa
27^th June 12 French bread making	28^th June 12 French bread making
4^th July 12 Shortcake tower	5^th July 12 Shortcake tower
11^th July 12 Stuff Vietnamese pancake	12^th July 12 Stuff Vietnamese pancake
18^th July 12 Sesame Pretzels	19^th July 12 Sesame Pretzels

Wednesday	Thursday
19^th September 12 Rainbow Salad	20^th September 12 Rainbow Salad
26^th September 12 Roasted veggie penne	27^th September 12 Roasted veggie penne
3^rd October 12 Lemon meringue pie	4^th October 12 Lemon meringue pie
10^th October 12 Mini Croissants	11^th October 12 Mini Croissants
17^th October 12 Thai Crispy Noodles	18^th October 12 Thai Crispy Noodles
24^th October 12 Cashew nuts stir fried	25^th October 12 Cashew nuts stir fried

Wednesday	Thursday
14^th November 12 Winter pot pie	15^th November 12 Winter pot pie
21^st November 12 Macaroni Cheese	22^ndNovember 12 Macaroni Cheese
28^th November 12 Bake Alaska	29^th November 12 Bake Alaska
5^th December 12 Sweet corn soup	6^th December 12 Sweet corn soup
12^th December 12 Italian bread making	13^th December 12 Italian bread making
19^th December 12 Thai hot pot	20^th December 12 Thai hot pot

The class agenda

10 mins – Big Bear Big Tip Learn about super foods and food hygiene.

10 mins – preparation of food.

10 mins – Cook the food and enjoy eating.

10 mins – Tidy up time.

What’s on?

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:51:29 +0000

MAY 2012

Cookery Workshop

Date	Parent and Toddlers Ages 2-4 yrs	Children Workshop Ages 4-7, 9-14 yrs	Adults Workshop Ages 14 and above	Banquet Night For all ages
Wednesday 2^nd May to Saturday 5^th May	French Pancake with White Chocolate Ganache	French Pancake with White Chocolate Ganache	N/A	Classic Thai Night
Monday 7^th May to Saturday 12^th May	Spanish Frittata	Spanish Frittata	Chili Basil Stir fried	Simply the best Thai
Monday 14^th May to Saturday 19^th May	Noodle Salad with Thai dressing	Noodle Salad with Thai dressing	King Rama Fried Rice	Regional Thai Night
Monday 21^st May to Saturday 26^th May	Ice cream in Choco Basket	Ice cream in Choco Basket	Northern Thai Curry Noodles	Fusion Thai Night
Monday 28^th May to Saturday 2^nd June	Japanese Rolls	Japanese Rolls	Mango Salad	Fusion Thai Night

JUNE 2012

Cookery Workshop

Date	Parent and Toddlers Ages 2-4 yrs	Children Workshop Ages 4-7, 9-14 yrs	Adults Workshop Ages 14 and above	Banquet Night For all ages
Monday 4^th June to Saturday 9^th June	N/A	N/A	N/A	Classic Thai Night
Monday 11^th June to Saturday 16^th June	Homemade Pasta	Homemade Pasta	Drunken Noodles	Simply the best Thai
Monday 18^th June to Saturday 23^rd June	Samosa	Samosa	Palace style Pumpkin Curry	Regional Thai Night
Monday 25^th June to Saturday 30^th June	French Bread Making	French Bread Making	Papaya Salad	Fusion Thai Night

JULY 2012

Cookery Workshop

Date	Parent and Toddlers Ages 2-4 yrs	Children Workshop Ages 4-7, 9-14 yrs	Adults Workshop Ages 14 and above	Banquet Night For all ages
Monday 2^nd July to Saturday 7^th July	Shortcake Tower	Shortcake Tower	Coconut Soup	Classic Thai Night
Monday 9^th July to Saturday 14^th July	Stuff Vietnamese Pancake	Homemade Pasta	Pad Thai Noodles	Simply the best Thai
Monday 16^th July to Saturday 21^st July	Chocolate Pretzels	Chocolate Pretzels	Royal Pomelo with Grilled Prawn	Regional Thai Night
Monday 23^rd July to Saturday 28^th July	N/A	N/A	N/A	Fusion Thai Night

New Project in March

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:32:47 +0000

Jungle Curry – Our First Adult Cooking on Sunday Session

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:14:55 +0000

Our first slot of adult cooking; ‘Jungle Curry’.
Here is our recipe;

Thanks to all our adult cooking participants and volunteers our first session wouldn’t have been successful without you guys!

Moshi Fish

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:51:41 +0000

A "Moshi Fish"

Ever tried Moshi cakes from the Chinese supermarket? Well why not try making them yourself with a twist!

To make a whole batch like we did at Young Sussex you will need;

100g of rice flour
30g of tapioca starch
1/2 tin of coconut milk
Food colouring (any colour you like)

Mix all of the ingerdients together and cook on a medium heat on the hob with a non stick pan until it forms a dough consistancy. Mold into fish shapes mixing in the colours of your choice and your done! Oh, and also forgot to mention we used silver balls for the eyes here!

Make your own yummy Japanese lunch boxes!

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:31 +0000

Whale Sushi!

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:10:32 +0000

Get creative and making yummy treat for yourself at Young Sussex Nurserie

To creat this sweet couple you need

“Sushi Rice“

Japanese rice 200 g

Water 300 ml

“Sushi Seasoning”

Rice Vinegar 30 ml

Sugar ½ tbs

Salt ½ tsp

“Sushi filling”

Cucumber, Tomatoes, Peppers, Carrot

How to make Sushi

1. Mix Rice Vinegar, Sugar, salt bring to boil then leave to cold

2. Soak Japanese rice with warm water about 20 mins then put water in cook it with high heat leave it to boil then turn the heat down to the lowest heat for 15-20 mins then turn off the heat and leave the rice to set for 15 mins

3.Mix the cold Sushi seasoning (1) with the hot rice(2) you can use the fan to cool it down

Taro Dumpling

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:51:48 +0000

This is the simply the best recipe for everyone to enjoy this Chinese New Year!

You need;
Chinese Dumpling Pasty
Steamed taro (cook until very soft)
Sweetcorn
Chopped carrots
White cabbage

Mix all of the ingredients together and season lightly with sesame oil and soy sauce. Put the mixture in the center of the pastry and fold over into a half moon shape, seal the edge with a fork, boil the dumplings until soft and that’s it, you’re done!

This week at Young Sussex the theme is sea life, let’s get creative!

Mini Chef in the Kitchen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:06:28 +0000

Meet Mr. Crumpet the Crab

You may not believe it, but Mr. Crumpet the Crab is actually made from crumpets, carrot sticks, cantaloupe and blue berries. Why not try and create Mr. Crumpet yourself. Give it a go!

Eat them before they eat you!

You can make these shark buddies with pitta bread, carrots and lettuce and there be raisins in those eye sockets arr me hearties.