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PLACES TO LEARN Christine McFadden Cookery Courses Lesley Waters Cookery School 0844 800 4633 www.lesleywaters.com 01308 482784 www.thedorsetfoodie.co.uk L esley Waters Cookery School at Abbot’s Hill Farm nestles in the heart of the West Dorset countryside. It is about fresh, simple ingredients and creating great food. But it’s not just about the cooking, it’s the whole day, meeting people and enjoying the atmosphere where you can relax, learn and laugh. We pride ourselves on creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and you will take home with you the knowledge and the know-how to create simple and stylish food with confidence and flair. The school offers a wide range of interesting one-day hands-on workshops and demonstrations for all abilities, including Bread and Pastry, By the Sea, Seasonal and Vegetarian Kitchen. Available at: BA22 9SY F ood writer and cookery tutor Christine McFadden, aka The Dorset Foodie, runs hands-on cookery classes in her 17th Century home at Littlebredy. Her small (maximum seven) classes cater for all levels of skill, from novice to expert, inspiring and challenging you and boosting your confidence in the kitchen. Local suppliers provide almost everything, from the coffee to fresh wasabi root. Available at: DT2 9HG Gins Talks, Tastings and Tea Parties 01258 860793 www.gintalks.co.uk J oin us and share the joys of gin, with Gin Talks, Tastings and Tea Parties. We are all about having fun – sharing, tasting and enjoying a wide range of gins. We navigate our way through the wonderful world of gin, talk about the history of this iconic spirit and make the perfect gin and tonic. For further information - see our website. Sarah Ali Easy Curry 07967 409191 www.sarahalieasycurry.com F rom start to finish, I can offer you a personal and creative solution to catering, using only the finest authentic Indian spices and ingredients. From help planning the menu, to discussing techniques, and serving advice, I will guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know, so you can be your own chef at home. I am more than happy to arrange lessons for a variety of group sizes to help you pick up cooking and start making quality dishes in no time. 91