Shires Cookery School

Fantastic double "Pudding Club" this evening we prepared Passion Fruit and Mango Pavlova and the French Classic, Gateau Opera.
If you are interested in all things sweet click on the "Pudding Club" Link on the homepage at www.shirescookeryschool.com

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We sell gift vouchers, evouchers or courses online just click on the gift ideas button on the homepage.

No need to discard any of your sourdough starter when you are feeding it to make your sourdough bread doughs..!!
Why not make some very simple sourdough waffles, they taste delicious easy to make and taste fabulous and they also freeze beautifully. Then you simply pop them in the toaster or under the grill for a few moments before drenching them in maple syrup or any sweet or savoury topping you desire. You can also make many variations of the waffle batter to suit your own p...references.
These waffles have honey and cinnamon in..!!
If you are interested in any of the Artisan Bread courses I still have a few spaces on next weekend's
Artisan Bread Level 1 Saturday 3rd November 9.30am-3.30pm £120 inc lunch.
Artisan Bread Level 2 Sunday 4th November 9.30am-3.30pm £120 inc lunch.
Artisan Bread level 3 (sourdough) part 1. Friday 9th November 6pm-9pm part 2. Saturday 10th 8am-2pm approx. £195 both parts inc supper & lunch
If you wish to book and pay, purchase gift vouchers or view any other courses please go to the website at www.shirescookeryschool.com
For any other enquiries call James on 07801 572758
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New Malaysian short course at the Shires Cookery School.

We had the new Malaysian cookery course on Friday evening. We were preparing the classic Chicken Satay skewers, Peanuts Sauce, compressed Rice Cubes and cucumber and red onion salad.
If you are interested in this short course the next scheduled course is due to run on Thursday 6th December. You can book online at www.shirescookeryschool.com

Still using up apples.!! Tart Tatin made with the puff pastry that I demonstrated making on the last Perfect Pastry course back in September.
If you are interested in attending a cookery course at the Shires Cookery School you can view the content and book online at www.shirescookeryschool.com
... If you are looking for the perfect Gift for a Birthday, Wedding present, Anniversay, Leaving Present for a colleague or that unique Christmas gift you can purchase gift vouchers online just click on the "Gift Ideas" button on the homepage. I can also provide personalised evouchers for those hasty gifts that you can print out at home.
For any other inquiries you can email me at info@shirescookeryschool.com or call me on 07801 572758
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I've been working on some new course content for the pudding club this Autumn, my Mum gave me some Brambley apples from her orchard And my brother and sister in law gave me some wonderful dessert apples so I thought I'd make that fabulous Austrian Pastry Apple Strudle.
It's fairly easy with a little practise to learn the skill of pulling the the dough to achieve the super fine sheet of pastry need to make the delicious gently spiced apple and fruit filled pastry.
... If you are interested in Pudding Club courses this Autumn and Winter click on the pudding club link on the homepage at www.shirescookeryschool.com to view the course content.
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Glourious sunny Autumn evenings stalking, one deer in the bag ready for Saturday's Autumn Italian cookery course where We will be preparing a wild venison ragout with Cavatelli pasta amoungst a few other seasonal dishes. If you interested in the Italian courses, venison masterclass or any other courses coming up this Autumn or winter please go to the website at www.shirescookeryschool.com
* Italian winter course Saturday 24th November
... * Venison masterclass Sunday 21st October and Sunday 16th December
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Nigiri Sushi, Sushi Balls, California Rolls and Nori Sushi Rolls..!!
Practicing for a private demonstration on Monday evening.

Today I've been practising for a Sushi demonstration on Monday for a private event but in anyone is interested I shall be running A short 3 hour Sushi course on Friday 2nd November from 6pm until 9pm at the Shires cookery school in East Haddon.
You can view or book any of the courses online at www.shirescookeryschool.com just click on the short course or day course Tabs at The top of the homepage to view the course list then select the course you wish to view to see the content and the dates the courses will be running or alternatively call me (James Claydon) on 07801 572758

Thank you to all the students on yesterday's Artisan Bread level 1 and 2 courses over the weekend. We had some fabulous loaves of bread, old English Muffins, crumpets and Stottie. I think my family and I will be in for a bit of a "carb" overload for the next few days.
If Anyone is interested in any of these courses I'm running a two part sourdough course ... next Friday evening and Saturday morning and the next availbable bread 1-2 courses will be running on 3rd &4th November.
You can view the course content or book online at www.shirescookeryschool.com or alternatively call me (James Claydon) on 07801572758
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First course due to run this evening after the summer break, "Hand Raised Pork Pie"
The next available Hand Raised Pork Pie course is due to run on Thursday 1st November, I still Have a few spaces left.
... Book online at www.shirescookeryschool.com
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Great to be back in the school today after the summer break. On Tonight's class we have a new short course "Hand Raised Pork Pie" on this short three hour course We will be preparing the hot water pastry, preparing the seasoned pork filling from cuts of belly pork, learning the different moulding techniques used to form the pie and finally I will demonstrate the adding Of the jelly that surrounds the pork pie.
... The next available Hand Raised Pork Pie course is due to run on Thursday 1st November. You can book online at www.shirescookeryschool.com
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Thank you all to people that attended yesterday's Afternoon Tea Event at Keyston Village Hall to raise money for Raunds 2nd Scout group, thank you also to all those that contributed cakes for the cake sale and afternoon tea or helped to run the different stalls and games.
I'd also like to make a very special thank you to Angela and Kimberley for all their hard work organising a very successful ... fundraising event, they managed to raise over £420 for the 2nd Raunds Scout group so well done to you both..!!
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Whole lot of baking going on today at home..!!
A glut of eggs from our girls and Mum's given me a large bowl of plums from the orchard.
Angie and Tilly baked a fabulous vegan Chocolate cake with Avocado which tastes amazing...!!
... I've been baking an Italian Plum cake, I'll post up the recipes if anyone is interested, happy Hols all ..!!! X
Taking bookings for the Autumn and Winter term for any enquiry's email James at info@shirescookeryschool.com or visit the website at www.shirescookeryschool.com to view the new course content.
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Looking forward to the last pudding club of the summer tomorrow, Strawberry trifle with lavender custard..!! The next Pudding club course is due to run on Wednesday 5th September where we will be preparing the classic Tart Tatin..!!
To Book go to www.shirescookeryschool.com
... Have a fabulous Summer all, I look forward to catching up with you in the autumn. I'll keep you all posted on anything interesting happening or any important food news.
kind regards,
James
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Fabulous Thai cookery course today at the Shires Cookery School preparing chicken Pad Thai, and red Thai curry and lamb Massaman curry with a wonderful lunch outside in the sun. The next Thai cookery course is scheduled to take place after the summer break on Saturday 6th October. I still have a few spaces available if any wishes to book.
You can book online at www.shirescookeryschool.com

What a great day! James (and George) were delightfully wonderful hosts on this culinary adventure fantastic food (prepared and eaten) and so many skills and ideas to bring home. Can't wait for my next adventure...

We thoroughly enjoyed our Thai cooking course here. Such a great little venue and we couldn't fault the content or set-up. James is a fantastic host and teacher, obviously truly passionate about what he's doing and we can't wait to attend again. Thank you James.

Thanks for a good day bread making. Really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. I got my baking mojo back.

Thai course yesterday was fantastic! Fun informative and Janes has a delightful way of sharing his culinary experience and skills

George (his son and awesome washer upper) was a delight and we can't wait to go again

Many thanks

My husband and I had a fabulous day on Saturday - Italian Cooking day. James, Thank you so much for a splendid day cooking and sharing some of your wonderful stories! Would and will be recommending your Cookery School to friends and family. Toni and Nick

Made naan bread and probably the best curry (Vindaloo) iv ever had. Would recommend Shires cookery school highly

Loved the day! food tastes amazing and I learnt so much more than cooking Thai, I gained knife skills, knowledge about the ingredients, nutrition and much much more. Well worth it. Thank you James x

I strongly recommend that anyone who wants to bake delicious bread attends Artisan Bread-making level 1 - expert tuition helps build confidence plus a tasty lunch and some fantastic loaves to take home. Thank you James for sharing your knowledge of bread-making with us.

I had a great day at James' cooking school making focaccia and cavaletti with duck in valpolicella - oh and a wild mushroom risotto �� I learnt so much, and not just about the things I cooked. James has some great stories, and was a fab teacher and host! I'll definitely be back �

I had a fab time at the Vietnamese course, great recipes and very informative tutor.

Had a great day learning how to be confident with pastry - not quite sure what I was worried about! James is amazingly knowledgeable and a great teacher Thank you!

Had a day of Chinese cooking with James. An excellent day of showing me what he was doing and answering my never ending questions. Enjoyed knowing that I can make the pastes and freeze them. Enjoyed my lunch that I prepared and a cold glass of rose in the sun. Am thinking who I can purchase a course for. Highly recommended. Thank you James.

Great fun at the Pasta Pronto course. Many thanks for my present Samantha.

Great day, excellent chef/trainer, really fresh ingredients. Learnt so much in a short time. The food I was taught to cook was sooo tasty! Thanks to James

Great course yesterday Master Class in Fish.

Did the bread making level one - learned loads - not so frightened of yeast any more!!! Had a great day / would highly recommend.

Brilliant fun in the Italian course today. James is very knowledgable and made me feel confident through his relaxed style. Wonderful recipes and hints that I will undoubtedly use in future.



The only question is which course next...