DECEMBER 2019 AND JANUARY 2020

JAPANESE COUNTRY-STYLE SUMMER COOKING CLASSES @WODEN

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Bookings close one week before scheduled class date... secure your spot now!

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Discover Japanese cuisine in its true and traditional form beyond those common restaurant favourites... and how you can apply age-old traditions to create healthy dishes with an exotic twist in your home kitchen! Learn regional Japanese recipes that are seldom taught in mainstream cooking classes. Get tips on how to shop for ingredients that are good for you and avoid nasty food additives commonly found in pre-packaged Japanese grocery items. Apply the knowledge at home right away using the recipes and notes provided in class... including ideas for your Festive Season and summer entertaining. Scheduled public classes are offered in a demo-based format (includes tastings) at a venue in the Woden area (within 20 minutes drive from Canberra City and Queanbeyan). Private classes with hands-on and in-depth instruction can be organised at a convenient time for you, either in your own kitchen or at our Woden venue.  

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The instructor, Riko Hashimoto, is a Japanese-born Australian with over 25 years of experience in researching Japanese culture, environment and history, with a particular passion for healthy, environmentally sustainable food traditions.

Discounts are offered for bookings of 3 or more persons, or enrolment in 2 or more classes. Please enquire for details.

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To make a booking, please use the online enrolment form via the button below or on the pages for each class type. We will then contact you with instructions for completing your booking. Please refer to important information before making your booking.

To receive e-mail updates, subscribe to our mailing list via the form at the bottom of this page.

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JANUARY 2020

JAPANESE TRADITIONAL FERMENTATION AND PRESERVING CLASSES @WODEN

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Bookings close one week before scheduled class date... secure your spot now!

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Japan is home to one of the most diverse fermentation and preserving traditions in the world with prehistoric origins. Fermented and preserved foods have been a major component of the traditional Japanese diet and has contributed to its health-giving properties (unlike the more recent Japanese diet). Some Japanese fermented and preserved food items have become well-known around the world, including miso, shoyu (soy sauce), tamari, sake and tsukemono (pickles). However, much of the tradition remains virtually unknown outside of Japan. Our classes will provide you with an introduction to fermentation techniques using lactic acid bacteria, koji (the 'national microbe' of Japan), yeasts and nuka (fermented rice bran), and preservation techniques using semi-drying, shoyu and vinegar. Learn why home-made Japanese-style fermented and preserved foods are better for your health than the pre-packaged varieties from grocery stores. Scheduled public classes are offered in a demo-based format (includes tastings) at a venue in the Woden area (within 20 minutes drive from Canberra City and Queanbeyan). Private classes with hands-on and in-depth instruction can be organised at a convenient time for you, either in your own kitchen or at our Woden venue.  

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The instructor, Riko Hashimoto, is a Japanese-born Australian with over 25 years of experience in researching Japanese culture, environment and history, with a particular passion for healthy, environmentally sustainable food traditions.

Discounts are offered for bookings of 3 or more persons, or enrolment in 2 or more classes (fermentation and/or cooking). Please enquire for details.

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To make a booking, please use the online enrolment form via the button below or on the pages for each class type. We will then contact you with instructions for completing your booking. Please refer to important information before making your booking.

To receive e-mail updates, subscribe to our mailing list via the form at the bottom of this page.

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MELBOURNE

No scheduled classes currently available, however, we would be glad to run private home-based classes for you. All themes currently listed for our scheduled classes (see above) are also available as private classes, or we can customise a private class tailored to your particular requirements. Please enquire via the button below with your preferred class theme and dates. Please note that classes may not be available at all times.