Practical master class with Jekka and Alistair
Practical tips on which part to use and how to use herbs in the Kitchen and Home.
Herbs have been used by man since records began. It is only in the last century that we, in the UK, have lost the knowledge of knowing which part of the plant to use, how much to use and which time of year it is best to harvest. The combination of herbs with food is not only for flavour but also to aid digestion for as Hippocrates said ‘Let medicine be your food and food be your medicine’. You will learn not only how to turn a meal into a feast but also how to preserve herbs for use throughout the year, both for medicinal and culinary use.
During this master class you will explore the culinary and medicinal use of herbs from both Jekka and Alistair. You will experience Jekka’s passion and knowledge of herbs gained from over 40 years of growing and using herbs as well as Alistair’s background in cooking from various courses including Leiths diploma in food and wine and his PhD in climate change from Imperial College.
The master class will teach you about the different tastes of herbs, how to prepare simple dishes and how to preserve them for future use. You will leave with a new understanding and passion for herbs.
Reviews:
"Inspirational day, both cooking & gardening. Lovely, enthusiastic & approachable people."
"This has given me the courage to use and grow a wider range of herbs and make them intrinsic to my life."
“Brilliant learning atmosphere. Relaxed and just generally fabulous!”
“I loved the food: I have been inspired to cook and create with herbs.”
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At Jekka’s we aim to provide a variety of master classes to suit everyone from the amateur to the enthusiast. Our master classes are very hands on and cover a variety of disciplines from art and food to horticulture.
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