Herbal Food Workshop

This is a relaxed, practical workshop all about using fresh herbs in the kitchen. Over about three hours, we will spend time together in the herb garden and then get hands-on making three simple things to take home.

We begin with coffee and a biscuit and time to get to know one another. I like to find out a little about each person, why they have come along and what they are hoping to get from the workshop. We will talk about what we are going to make and I will introduce the different herbs, flowers, fruit and dried spices that are available to use.

We then head out into the garden to look at some of the culinary herbs growing here. I will talk about how I use them, the differences between some herbs and which ones work particularly well in oils, vinegars and butters. You can then choose and gather the fresh herbs and flowers you would like to use before we head back inside to start making.

Everyone makes a herbal butter, herbal oil and herbal vinegar to take home, choosing their own combinations from the fresh ingredients gathered in the garden and the other fruits, herbs and spices available.

The emphasis is very much on having a go yourself, rather than watching demonstrations. It is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours experimenting with herbs and discovering combinations you may want to make again at home.