NEWS FROM MY KITCHEN

 
 

FEBRUARY, 2020

Dear Bakers,

Happy 2020 Everyone! I think we all need to celebrate that we made it through a wet and damp January… I don’t really believe in diets, especially not in January when you need all the cheering up (preferably laced with sugar) that you can get!

If you have been to one of my baking classes you would know that I get a lot of repeaters (which is amazing - as this is basically how I make new friends!). This is also how I get inspiration (ie requests) for new baking classes.

New classes for 2020 include:

Italian Baking Class 23rd April: Ciabatta, Pannacotta, Cantuccini & Pine Nut Tart

Breakfast Treats Class 28th April: Danish Pastries, Banana Bread w Walnuts

Small Cakes & Big Flavours Class 23rd June: Lemon Tart, Banana Toffee Bundt Cakes, Black Bottom Chocolate Cupcakes

Scandinavian Baking Class 19th March: Cinnamon Buns, Almond & Coconut Cake, Danish Butter Cookies

I also have another exciting announcement to make: On the 27th April I will be hosting a Mexican Cooking Class taught by the talented chef Gabi Arellano.

I’ve updated my Class Calendar with more dates (I am getting lots emails asking for classes in June & July - some people are much more organised than I am!) I have added one weekend date as well as week day classes in May & June. See the full class calendar here.

Half-term class - on Thursday the 20th February I will be running my Patisserie & Petits Fours class. Come and learn how to bake Macarons, Financiers and Madeleines. Children under the age of 15 can attend with a paying adult.

My Culinary Holiday in Tuscany this May - from 3-8th May - is almost fully booked. So if you want to have the holiday of a lifetime, please get in touch to reserve your place! It’s the 10th time I am running this holiday and it continues to be one of the highlights of the year for both me and my family (someone needs to do the dishes!).

I hope to see many of you back in my baking baking kitchen this Spring.

Happy Baking!

Maria x

 

UPCOMING CLASSES

Want to learn how to make delicious breads at home? I currently run 3 different bread classes covering yeasted breads, quick breads and Sourdough - something for everyone.

 

CULINARY HOLIDAY 3-8th MAY, TUSCANY

I’m looking forward to spending a week in sunny Tuscany this Spring cooking, baking and eating with a group of wonderful people! We’re finalizing the menus and are looking forward to cooking and baking with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Some of which we will be picking in our own herb garden!

 

MEXICAN COOKING CLASS

I’m very excited to introduce you to Chef Gabi! A talented chef who will be doing a special Mexican Cooking class on the 27th April in my kitchen. This is the first Guest Chef class in my new kitchen, but definitely not the last! In my baking class this weekend we talked about doing a wine pairing evening - sounds pretty good to me! Any other suggestions for special classes? please send them my way :)

THE CLASS:

This is a 3 hour cooking class. Everything is hands-on and after cooking up a storm you will enjoy the fruits of your labour together with the group.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO MAKE:

  • Guacamole And Pico de Gallo

  • Calabacitas a la Mexicana

  • Carne Deshebrada

  • Oven baked Tostadas

  • Salsa Verde

  • Refried Beans