Putting Fun First

We want you to finish your course with us having learnt a great deal about cooking beautiful tasting food that will wow your family and friends back home in your own kitchens in Cambridge. However what we value above your cooking proficiency is how much you enjoy yourself, and our small, hands-on classes are all geared to ensuring you get as much fun from them as possible.

Our courses make great days out for a variety of occasions, from birthdays and Christmas presents to fun weekends away with your mates.

A Stunning Location

There can be few activities that are more relaxing than cooking up great food in a beautiful location, and at Stirring Stuff we can offer just that. Our purpose built kitchens are modern and stylish, contrasting perfectly with our attractive 17th Century barn, surrounded by our charming herb gardens for al fresco dining – when the weather allows of course!

Henley has a lot to offer, and we can supply you with the names of all the best B&Bs and hotels in the area if you are planning on extending your trip.

If you’d like to find out more about the seasonal cookery courses we offer set amongst the natural beauty of Oxfordshire, get in touch with us on 01491 628 523, alternatively you can complete our online contact form and we’ll get back to you.

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Serves 4

2 –3 large aubergines, sliced lengthways into 5mm strips

2 lemons, juiced

4 tbs olive oil

150g feta cheese, cut into cubes

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

1 small bunch chopped fresh coriander.

3-4 tbs onion chutney

100g finely chopped ready to eat organic apricots.

100g toasted pine nuts

Dressing

100ml olive oil

Juice 1 lemon

25ml maple syrup

25ml balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, crushed

¼ tsp each five spice powder, cumin powder and a pinch of cayenne

Place the sliced aubergines onto a tray and brush over with lemon juice and olive oil. Either bake in a preheated oven at gas 6/200c for 15 minutes until soft but not crisp or griddle. Remove and set aside to cool.

Mix the remaining ingredients and adjust the seasoning.

Place a spoonful of mix at the end of each aubergine slice and roll up.

To prepare the dressing simply whisk the ingredients together to form an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper.

Place in a serving dish and sprinkle with additional pine nuts, and the dressing.

At Stirring Stuff towers, we have a genuine passion and love for great food, and believe cooking can bring everybody together, with such sanguine overtones as sharing and generosity bringing out the best in all of us.

Our classes are a laid-back affair that will build up your confidence and have you cooking in no time. With a friendly and professional tone, our courses are revered for that personal touch and the genuine learning experience they impart. Inspiring, fun and educational, you’ll enjoy every moment you spend with us.

With such a wide range of different classes, whatever your skill level, variety preference or knowledge, we have a course that’s tailored to you. From beginners like Pasta Fun, to the exotic Mexican Cook and Dine class, with specialties such as the three day Cook-for-Uni course, and Cup Cakes for Kids as well. We have a way to make everybody more useful in their kitchen Oxfordshire.

With an emphasis on healthy, great tasting food, you can be sure you’ll come away from our courses inspired to get cooking, eating well and expanding your cuisine in a positive way. The vitalising feeling associated with cooking is one we’re proud to endorse and with many new, original classes coming up over the Great British summertime, now is a great time to give us a call and come down to a Stirring Stuff cookery course and enrich your  palette and your culinary prowess.

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Many years of experience have helped us to establish a series of cookery courses which really work. We understand that the best way to learn is to feel comfortable and relaxed, which is why we have developed our lessons to be easy going yet effective. Working in small friendly groups with a few fellow beginners, you will begin to learn a few simple skills and basic dishes that are easy to make yet delicious to eat. Your family and friends won’t believe it when, instead of visiting a local carvery, you rustle up your own simple Sunday lunch at home.

We have developed a special range of cookery courses which are perfect for beginners. The Learn Core Skills range of courses feature basics that every chef needs, like knife skills, as well as courses which will teach you a few handy tricks for delicious dining, like slow cooking and sauces. Whichever course you choose, we can assure you that you will learn a lot, gain confidence in the kitchen and, most importantly, have fun.

The team at Stirring Stuff are passionate about cooking, which is why we are committed to helping our pupils to become fearless about food and take on the challenge of cooking at home. You no doubt already have a kitchen complete with everything that you need to cook up a feast, so why not make the most of this space by learning a few new skills? Enrol on one of our cookery courses today and make microwave meals a thing of the past.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Stirring Stuff. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Stirring Stuff, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Stirring stuff is hosting  this inspirational morning. The Cooking With Love team will be joining forces with Sivakamy Mahalingham to demonstrate a variety of featured recipes from their two recently published charity cook books.  The books have been published in support of the following charities: The Rainbow Trust, Maggie’s Cancer Care, Breast Cancer Research and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Tuesday 1^st May 2012

From: 10.30am- 1.00pm
10.30               Guests arrive – coffee on arrival
11.00               Sivakamy  – Sri Lankan picnic
11.45               Cooking with Love team
12.30               Tastings and refreshments served
Stirring Stuff will open its shop for a charity sale of all items. Sivas Book will be avialbe for sale on the day.

Cost: £20 per person to include refreshments and a signed copy of Cooking with Love cook book. Numbers will be limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

All proceeds will be shared equally between the Charities we are supporting.

Please email the Cooking with Love team at cookingwithlove@hotmail.co.uk to reserve your place.

Developed by Alice Walters of chez Panisse in California, our Californian dining experience starts at just £85.00 and involves discovering the inspirational approach to using seasonal and fresh ingredients in cookery. For further delights of the warmer climes, on our Flavours of the Med course you will find out about the healthy and gorgeous flavours that can be enjoyed with Mediterranean cooking.

For those people who really lack experience in the kitchen Oxfordshire, our Kitchen Confidence courses offer an enjoyable way of discovering simple pleasures. They start at just £65.00 and offer insights into cooking with fish, baking, slow cooking as well as help on something we could all do with improving on – healthy eating!

As well as these cooking experiences, we offer private classes that can offer you a tailored learning experience to a time that suits you, teaching you whichever specific dishes or skills you wish. We also put on adult and children’s parties which can prove to be a unique and hugely enjoyable experience – certainly something different to the standard trip down the local pub or restaurant.

So cook and dine with Stirring Stuff and make sure you’re ready for the garden and dinner parties this summer. To find out more about all of our cookery classes or to book a course, call us on 01491 628 523, or complete our online contact form and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Stirring Stuff. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Stirring Stuff, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Whether you are a mother trying to balance home life with work but are reluctant to hire a nanny London or you work unsociable hours, at Stirring Stuff our highly experienced culinary specialists are confident that they can help you.

With a range of classes covering all aspects of cuisine, you can choose to learn with weekday, evening or even weekend classes. The flexible nature of our courses means that no matter how busy your work or home life may be, you can find a solution that allows you to improve your culinary skills.

At Stirring Stuff we aim to make cooking fun, and we feel that the friendly and relaxed atmosphere we strive to create in our classes is fundamental to achieving this.

What’s more, we welcome people of all cooking abilities so whether you are a novice around the kitchen but long to impress your loved one with a special meal, or you are an experienced chef looking for fresh inspiration, we have a cookery course that is ideal for you.

Don’t let your busy lifestyle stop you from persisting with your passion for creating fine foods that are sure to impress. If you long to hone your culinary skills in a friendly and fun atmosphere, contact the team here at Stirring Stuff to find out more about our flexible cookery courses by calling us on 01491 628 523. We look forward to hearing from you.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Stirring Stuff. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Stirring Stuff and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Whether you want to impress a group of friends or cook up a romantic meal for your loved one, we have a cookery course that will enable you to do just that. Whilst recipe books and guides are useful, they are no comparison to hands on learning.

All of our courses are taken by professional cooks in the beautiful surroundings of Henley. Set in a converted barn, our kitchens will give you inspiration and allow you to use your creative flair in creating a selection of stunning dishes.

Alternatively, should you know someone who is a reluctant cook, we also offer a number of vouchers that can be purchased for our cookery courses, therefore enabling you to get them in the kitchen and learn some great new skills.

We have a selection of cookery courses available weekdays, weekends and evenings and are more than happy to discuss tailoring a course to your requirements; so if you’ve got a burning desire to cook something specific, give us a call to discuss how we can design a course around you.

Whilst thinking about taking up new skills this New Year, why not think about learning cross stitch as it will give you another outlet for your creativeness and your creations can be used to give as birthday presents all year round?

Whether you want to visit us at Stirring Stuff to take one of our cookery courses with a group of your friends for an enjoyable evening out or you are interested in meeting like-minded people who share your interest in food, contact us today on 01491 628 523 to discuss what we can do for you. To see a full range of the services we have on offer, feel free to browse our website.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Stirring Stuff. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Stirring Stuff, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.