Join Artisian bread baker Richard Cotton, from brisbane’s iconic Brewbakers. Richard is fabulous in sharing information on the history of bread and shares his secrets of bread starters and more. In this bread making class you will make an assortment of bread using ‘Myrtle’ our woodfired oven and also fanforced oven all to be sampled over lunch with gourmet toppings
Having discovered his passion for cooking at his family’s Hotel du Nord in Cuiseaux at the age of 11; Jacques went on to work as a chef in Burgundy, Paris, South America, Spain and England before arriving in Australia in 1983 with wife Kathy.
Basing himself in Melbourne he worked for a period at Mietta’s before opening his own restaurant in Richmond. In 1992 he acquired the stunning Victorian mansion in Prahran when he opened the now renowned Jacques Reymond – Cuisine du Temps. Jacques has a genuine hands-on approach and is involved in each stage of planning. Unparalleled in execution and presentation, Jacques Reymond’s cuisine is innovative and often complex. His combination of classical French training with Asian influences continues to set a benchmark for intensity and creativity. The extensive chef list too is as diverse as it is impressive with an exquisite selection of Australian and international treasures.
This is set to be a day to be remembered
Dominique Rizzo our visiting chef will be hosting a cooking class and sharing stories and recipes from her travels! This intimate, hands on class will use a selection of recipes from her new beautiful cookbook to prepare an Italian Feast to be enjoyed over a vino or two….and you’ll also receive a personalise signed copy to take away with you.
Martin Boetz is the artisan behind the delectible flavours of the Longrain restaraunts in Sydney and Melbourne. As our special guest-chef he will show us how to “do Thai” his way.
Sunday, 19th February 2012
Tania Hubbard specialises in Grain Free, Gluten Free cooking. To her it’s about good health and feeling well. It is not a fad diet or a radical way of eating, it is a pattern of eating that easily fits with the design of your life. Tania will show us how simple this way of life can be. She shares with us her faboulous recipes from her book of which each participant will recieve a signed copy. A delicious gourmet lunch will be included.
Local Master Chef Jamie Milverton will show us how to whip up a Seafood Feast. Perfect timing for the festive season!
Peter Wolfe is the founder of Cedar Creek Farm Bush Foods based on the Sunshine Coast. He is renowned for his kitchen wizardry, and for his exciting recipes incorporating bush foods and organic ingredients. This unique experience is certainly one you’ll remember for a long time.
These garden workshops are for those who are looking to grow vibrant, healthy herbs and vegetables and who expect great results with spectacular flavours.Robyn Cook is the home and school garden specialist for Nutri-Tech Solutions and is the program co-ordinator and garden teacher for Salad Central, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.Using the Freestyle Escape herb garden as a learning opportunity we’ll make a new herb bed right where it’s needed; Topics covered include understanding soil and potting mixes, basic soil and plant nutrition and basic garden design. Bring your questions, hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, water bottle and garden shoes.Saturday 8th October, Saturday 12th. Naturally it goes without saying there will be some lovely gourmet food to be eaten along the way.
November 
Come play with Chef/ Creator of Pope Joan Matt Wilkinson and after foraging in the garden and orchard at Freestyle Escape you’ll enjoy learning some quirky food tricks whilst you whip up a feast to be remembered.
Peter Wolfe is the founder of Cedar Creek Farm Bush Foods based on the Sunshine Coast. He is renowned for his kitchen wizardry, and for his exciting recipes incorporating bush foods and organic ingredients. This unique experience is certainly one you’ll remember for a long time.
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