Eastlife Autumn 2019

FOOD & DRINK
A Taste of Asia
There’s no passport or travelling necessary to discover
the flavours of Asia, simply visit Love Norwich Food.
Whether you love the aromas or want to try and recreate
a dish from a much-loved holiday, owner Zena can help.
The professional chef, tutor and blogger has 30 years’
experience so you will be in good hands. Learn how
to master your favourite cuisine including Thai, Indian,
Chinese, Japanese, Asian street food and dim sum! You
certainly won’t go hungry. All ingredients and recipes are
provided, and there’s plenty to take away. Classes take
place at Lodge Farm in Bawburgh, and start from £32 per
person for a group of six. Themed classes for two, family
sessions, corporate and adult parties are also available,
plus additional cuisines, with vegetarian and vegan
options. To book visit
www.lovenorwichfood.co.uk/cookery-classes
French Fancy
If there’s one thing the French do well, it’s food! And where
better to learn the art of cooking than from one of France’s
best loved chefs. Jean-Christophe Novelli’s Academy is
located in the village of Tea Green in Hertfordshire and
offers a number of courses headed up by the man himself.
Courses include a masterclass, fish and seafood, French
classics and patisserie and desserts. New for this year is
the ‘5 Day Dinner Plan’, priced £199, where you’ll learn
to cook up some quick and healthy recipes. Classes
are pricey starting from £350 but they are restricted to
a minimum of six people so you’ll have the chefs full
attention. Resident chefs also offer cooking sessions
specialising in worldwide cuisine. Tuck in at
www.jeanchristophenovelli.com
Out of the Sea
Have you ever been stumped at the fish counter, not quite
knowing what to order? If you love fish and seafood but
find the shells and bones a challenge when it comes to
cooking, dive into the Mersea Island Cookery School in
Essex. With views of the Blackwater Estuary it’s the perfect
location to master fish dishes. Classes use fresh local
produce and you’ll learn how to select and prepare fish.
During the session from 10am to 3pm, you will cook up
a three course lunch which will be enjoyed at the end of
the day. The next fish course takes place on 14 October.
There’s also other themes such as Greek, Spanish tapas,
seasonal family meals, British pies and vegetarian flavours
to name a few. Book at
www.merseaislandcookeryschool.co.uk
Spice up Your Life
Indian is one of Britain’s best loved takeaways, but if you’d
rather cook up spicy dishes at home, learn how to do so at
Bibi’s Cookery Classes in Ely. The aromatic smell of Indian
cuisine is a feast for the senses, and here you’ll discover
how to replicate those warming aromas and colours with
either the beginners or Indian cooking party course, or
simply request which dishes you’d like to cook. One to
one, couples, half and full day courses are available. Sign
up at www.cambridgecookingclasses.co.uk/#indian
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