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Seafood- Lesson 3: Mussel & Prawn Chowder

Posted on November 14, 2018 by kathryninthekitchen

This post is quite late late as my husband and I had an extra, extra long weekend across the other side of Australia, in Perth, where I cooked, for his mothers 70th birthday party for group of 30 friends and … Continue reading →

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Lesson 3 – Stocks, Sauces and Soups. Beef Consommé.

Posted on August 9, 2018 by kathryninthekitchen

Today is the last class of ‘Stocks, Sauces and Soups and not only did I learn how to make perfectly clear consommé, I also got a great work out for my arms!!!  We made a Caramelised Garlic, Tomato  & Orange … Continue reading →

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Lesson 7…Basic Methods of Cookery – Stewing, Sauté & Braising

Posted on April 10, 2018 by kathryninthekitchen

I can’t believe that I have been at Culinary School for 10 weeks and have had 7 practical cooking lessons. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to enrol in Commercial Cookery at TAFE, particularly Ryde TAFE which is so … Continue reading →

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Lesson 6….Basic Methods of Cooking – Stir fry, pan frying, sautéed, blanching & boiling and baking.

Posted on April 3, 2018 by kathryninthekitchen

We are back in class after the extra long Easter weekend and since last weeks class I’ve had the opportunity to practice a few of the elements we’ve learnt to date in “Basic Methods of Cooking” including, Tandoori Chicken, sautéed … Continue reading →

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