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Cooking is Like Love

Homewares Direct 2010 Cooking Class Schedule is here! 

"Relax & Learn while you Wine & Dine"   Book a cooking class at 91 Unley Road, Parkside, our comprehensive retail store features a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen at the centre of the showroom filled with an eclectic collection of contemporary products for your table top.

Enjoy an evening of learning, eating & shopping all with a glass of wine in hand!  Be inspired by some of South Australia's finest chefs including 2009 Masterchef Finalist Andre Ursini, Beyond India, Andrew Fielke and Barossa Valley Chef Stuart Oldfield, they will share techniques and tips to tempt your taste buds, using local seasonal produce with modern kitchen appliances and equipment.  

There is limited space available in each class so be sure not to miss out and book now!

Escape to Morocco

Escape to Morocco
When? Tue 23rd Mar 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? If you have always wondered how to use a Tagine in your kitchen, well now here is your chance. Join Grant and learn how to create some superb Moroccan dishes. Of course the Tagine will take centre stage with chicken, sultanas and cumin seeds followed by orange and fennel lamb skewers using a blend of traditional aromatic Moroccan spices. Chef: Grant Schooling, Wines presented by Peter Lehmann, Barossa Valley
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Autumn Harvest

Autumn Harvest
When? Mon 12th Apr 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Introducing Barossa Valley Chef and owner of Handmade Catering, Stuart Oldfield to present Autumn Harvest. Presented in a new modern share plate style Stuart will inspire using some of the seasons freshest ingredients, to produce a 3 course meal that you can create at home to impress your family and friends, including green beans, mushrooms, duck and an array of seasonal fruit. Wine Tasting on the evening presented by Torbreck, Barossa Valley
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Thai Salads & stir-fry

Thai Salads & stir-fry
When? Tue 27th Apr 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Thai: Salads & Stir-fry with Ali Seedsman
Hot, sour, salty & sweet! With Ali’s great depth of knowledge of Asian cuisine she will teach you how to infuse the different flavours and create some authentic Thai salads and stir-fries that you will be able to impress your family and friends with at home.
Ali has been cooking professionally for more than two decades, with a career spanning some of Sydney’s and Adelaide’s top restaurants. Ali’s recipes can be adapted to suit individual dietary requirements, such as gluten-free diets.
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Spanish Tapas

Spanish Tapas
When? Tue 11th May 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Spanish Tapas: the flavour filled ‘little dishes’ of Spain. It is essentially a style of eating rather than a form of cooking.
Tapas means sociability, friends and family. Grant will take you on a journey and discover why everyone is joining in and realising how pleasurable eating in this way can be. Class will include a wine tasting from Babo Wines.
Chef: Grant Schooling
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Seafood gone wild

Seafood gone wild
When? Mon 24th May 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Learn how to turn your ‘catch of the day’ into a sumptuous meal. Chef Andrew Fielke will introduce you to some native Australian ingredients that you will not have used before like finger limes, Desert Lime Spice Oil, Aniseed Myrtle to mention a few. He will infuse these ingredients with some of our home grown seafood to produce some truly amazing flavours.

Once he has completed cooking up a storm, you will enjoy your sumptuous fish and seafood meal with a fine glass of wine from David Franz, Barossa Valley.

From this experience you will learn cooking skills and recipes that will have you impressing family and friends for dinner parties to come!
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Modern Italian Cuisine

Modern Italian Cuisine
When? Tue 8th Jun 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Joshua Deer the Head Chef from Universal Wine Bar will share some of his family secrets and how he has brought new life to some traditional Italian dishes. Josh is joined by Sabella Family Wines from McLaren Vale for an evening not to be missed.
Price? $85.00 per person
 

A Barossa Journey

A Barossa Journey
When? Tue 22nd Jun 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? The Barossa Valley has long been know as a food & wine haven in SA. Rich with European Heritage the region is accredited with mixing tradition with the now!
In an intimate chef’s table setting learn from Barossa Chef Stuart Oldfield, how to produce contemporary share plates using Barossa Artisan Food producers. Food you will discover is accessible to you and will make you the entertainer of the year in your social circle….Stuart is joined by St Hallet for a complete Barossa experience.
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Beyond India

Beyond India
When? Tue 6th Jul 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Enjoy an Indian Spice trail and cooking tour from the award winning Beyond India. Learn about the robust tandoori flavours from the north and the spicy exotic of the south. You will be able to take a little piece of Beyond India into your home. Wine Tasting by Craneford Wines, Barossa Valley
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Italian Cooking by Andre Ursini

Italian Cooking by Andre Ursini
When? Tue 20th Jul 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Spend an evening learning from South Australia’s own 2009 Masterchef finalist Andre Ursini. Andre will share his passion for Italian cooking, joined by Hentley Farm Wines for a wine tasting. It is sure to be an evening you will not forget. Limited seats available, don’t miss out!
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Perfect Pizza

Perfect Pizza
When? Tue 3rd Aug 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Cooking Authentic Pizza. Dough! Sauce! Pizza Stone! Mozzarella! First things first. You can forget about salad bars and stuffed crusts. There is nothing like the smells of a Pizza cooking in your oven. Barossa Valley Chef Stuart Oldfield will teach you how to make the perfect homemade pizza. Enjoy with a glass of wine from Dutschke Wines, Barossa Valley
Price? $85.00 per person
 

seafood gone wild

seafood gone wild
When? Mon 16th Aug 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Learn how to turn your ‘catch of the day’ into a sumptuous meal. Chef Andrew Fielke will introduce you to some native Australian ingredients that you will not have used before like finger limes, Desert Lime Spice Oil, Aniseed Myrtle to mention a few. He will infuse these ingredients with some of our home grown seafood to produce some truly amazing flavours.

Once he has completed cooking up a storm, you will enjoy your sumptuous fish and seafood meal with a fine glass of wine from David Franz, Barossa Valley.

From this experience you will learn cooking skills and recipes that will have you impressing family and friends for dinner parties to come!
Price? $85.00 per person
 

modern italian cuisine

modern italian cuisine
When? Tue 31st Aug 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Head Chef of the Universal Wine Bar, Joshua Deer utilises locally and organically grown produce to create sumptuous menus to tempt and inspire even the fussiest of tastebuds. Come on the journey with Josh as he inspires you, together with Sabella Family Wines of McLaren Vale an evening not to be missed.
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Spanish Tapas

Spanish Tapas
When? Tue 14th Sep 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Spain's little secret is out!! ‘ Tapas’ And why not? When you begin to see the sheer range of flavours available you will, I'm sure, want to find out more about 'the small plate with the BIG flavour'.
Wherever you live, Spanish tapas will give you a tasty little mouthful of the real Spain without having to jump on an aeroplane to enjoy it! You can bring a little Spanish sunshine right into your own home - right now! Wine tasting provided on the night by Babo Wines. Chef: Grant Schooling
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Fool proof BBQ

Fool proof BBQ
When? Mon 27th Sep 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Fool proof BBQ - Barossa Valley Chef Stuart Oldfield will teach you how to spice up your social life & impress your mates with a simple barby cooked to perfection!
Stuart’s BBQ Class will give you the skills to cook with the fiery passion that cooking with flame deserves.
Not just recipes, but master the tools, techniques and tastes and you'll be grilling a three-course gourmet meal on your BBQ. Enjoy with a glass of Milhinch Wine or a beer from Brewery TBA
Price? $85.00 per person
 

Beyond India

Beyond India
When? Tue 19th Oct 2010
6:30:PM - 9:0:PM
What? Enjoy an Indian Spice trail and cooking tour from the award winning Beyond India. Learn about the robust tandoori flavours from the north and the spicy exotic of the south. You will be able to take a little piece of Beyond India into your home. Wine Tasting by Craneford Wines, Barossa Valley
Price? $85.00 per person
 

 

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