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Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2015, 09:48:20 am
This is such exciting news. A new group called Cooking on Coventry is having cooking classes in Perth. They are actually in Benara Rd Caversham. The first is Luscious Lunch Boxes. I'm going as a) I'd like to help these ladies b) I want to see some new ideas for lunch boxes.
I will give you a little hint.........their logo is a Spotty Horse jumping over a thermomix.




If you didn't guess it is Nikkit (Nikki) and her friend Nerissa doing it. I think this is really exciting and I wish them both lots of luck.
If you need more info or how to contact them you can pm me.



I feel that I haven't broken any forum rules in promoting this as we do promote Tenina's classes and this is the same.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2015, 09:55:00 am
Nikkit is a great forum member cookie, she has been a member for 3 years and has given us many laughs in that time so it will be nice to give her our support in her new venture.  I wish them well and look forward to hearing all about the classes.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: trudy on January 12, 2015, 10:36:53 am
Hope the class is a huge success Cookie.  Just wish these classes were in Adelaide as would love to go.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Kimmyh on January 12, 2015, 10:57:09 am
Obviously these classes are a few states away from me, so I won't be attending. But I would like to wish Nikkit all the best and hope they are a huge success. If her classes are as interesting as her story telling, I'm sure they'll be brilliant.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 12, 2015, 01:59:29 pm
I too wish Nikkit the very best in her new cooking venture.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on January 13, 2015, 12:47:05 pm
Ladies - I am blushing!
Thank you so very much for this Cookie, Judy and CC - huge hugs to you! You are all awesome!  :-*
And to everyone else who has wished us well - thank you, thank you, thank you  ;D

I haven't been in here for a while as Nerissa (my business partner) and I have been planning, testing recipes, have done a few classes, talked, eaten a lot, talked a bit more, tested more recipes etc! We have so many plans and ideas and some pretty darned big dreams - and by golly we are going to give it our best shot.

Kimmy and Trudy  - if our dreams all come to fruition (oh lordy - that scares me A LOT!) then we'll come to you one day!! (just don't hold your breath just yet ok!?)

Hence the spotty horse has been a bit neglected, but hubby and the kids are still getting fed and I know I haven't shared a story for a while...sorry! (I do have a few up my sleeve, so I will share another soon - I hope!)

I can't wait to meet you Cookie, it feels as though we are old friends already.  :)

Thanks again ladies - you have truly made my day!

Nikki.xx ;D

Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: achookwoman on January 13, 2015, 08:17:20 pm
Nikki's,  best wishes for your cooking school. I am sure they will be a success.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: mab19 on January 14, 2015, 03:01:14 am
Good luck in your new venture Nikki.  I wish you and your partner well. :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on January 15, 2015, 01:49:08 pm
Cookie where do I find information about these classes; sound interesting.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on January 16, 2015, 12:02:56 am
Troupie I will pm it to you. It will be later today.  :-*
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: goldfish on January 16, 2015, 12:09:11 am
Wow! Nikkit!! That is fabulous!! Wishing you both every success. We'll all be wanting to know how you're going!!  It's a long way to come buti know a Sydney class would be a sellout!!! ;D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: obbie on January 16, 2015, 05:49:39 am
Good luck Nikkit, along way from me, but I am sending you my best wishes for your classes. :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: kezza on January 16, 2015, 07:53:43 am
Congrats Nikki on getting your new venture underway.  Wishing you great success.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katiej on January 16, 2015, 08:41:38 am
Good luck with the classes. Looking forward to hearing how they go.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2015, 07:24:25 am
There is information on the Facebook site of Cookingoncoventry. I am still happy to pm info if you don't have Facebook.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on January 18, 2015, 08:45:03 am
Thank you Cookie.  :-*  ;D

We are really looking forward to meeting a few of you at our first class for this year.

Just a bit excited and we still have a month to go!! And yes - we are like this well before each class! Silly really, but it is fun and we do love it  :-)) :P

And thank you all again for your lovely good wishes.  :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2015, 12:46:59 pm
My pleasure.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Emme on January 19, 2015, 09:35:18 am
Congratulations Nikkit, wishing you every success in your new venture.   ;D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katj on January 19, 2015, 09:58:17 am
You're excitement is contagious Nikki, I have booked into the 1st class and I'm excited to be a part of it.  :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2015, 11:22:39 am
Fantastic. There will be at least 3 forum members there.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: jeninwa on January 19, 2015, 11:34:10 am
Congratulations Nikkit, good luck with the classes, would love to come along but unfortunately I'll be back at work.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on January 21, 2015, 08:50:53 am
There'll be 4 forum members there as of today!

And we've been inundated with bookings and our first class is booked out ! So we're putting on a second class the next day.

Absolutely amazed, thrilled, excited and really looking forward to meeting all you special special lovely people!

Jeninwa, there'll be more don't worry.

Have a fantabulous day everyone!!! ;D

(Not half excited am I!!?)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2015, 11:34:38 am
I think we are all excited about it to Nikki. Troupie and I know each other so that will be a start.  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on January 26, 2015, 05:35:21 am
I am really looking forward to it Cookie but don't want to wish the year away too fast.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on January 26, 2015, 08:26:35 am
So true Troupie. It goes fast enough as it is.
Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2015, 12:54:37 pm
Yesterday Katj, myself, Kayc and Troupie attended Nikki and Nerissa's class on Lunchboxes. It was really good fun and I think everyone from beginners to long time owners would have enjoyed it. I certainly did.
We were given so much to eat, dinner wasn't really required.
We were welcomed with a Magic Bean Cake muffin, Not so Tiny Honey Teddies and Chocolate Biscuits as well as machine coffee or tea.  The class was kept small so that we could all be involved if we wished.
The girls made Home Made Milo, Get Up 'n' Go, shredded chicken , salad in a jar with Jo's Strawberry Dressing, Pizza Scrolls, and little Bacon and Sweet Potato Frittata's cooked in the Varoma.
For dessert we had fresh fruit with Cinnamon Vanilla Cream Cheese Dip.
I'm looking forward to the next one.
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Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Kayc on February 19, 2015, 01:29:43 pm
It was a lovely friendly class, lots of great food and ideas.  Also wonderful to put names to faces from the forum.  I have just made the salad idea for a picnic tomorrow.  I also bought more silicone single muffin containers  to make the delicious steamed frittates.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: achookwoman on February 19, 2015, 07:58:55 pm
Thanks for the photos.  Looks like great fun.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katiej on February 19, 2015, 08:17:59 pm
Looks like a lot of fun Cookie.
Which of the girls is Nikki?
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: kyton on February 19, 2015, 09:05:04 pm
Sounds like lots of great ideas ladies.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2015, 09:14:05 pm
It would have been a lot of fun, thanks for the photos cookie, was it in someone's home?  I hope they didn't use that knife to cut the scrolls on the silpat mat  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 19, 2015, 09:16:50 pm
It looks so much fun.So glad you all enjoyed yourselves.Thanks for posting the photos cookie :-* :-*
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2015, 11:45:28 pm
It sounds like you all had a lot of fun. :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Bedlam on February 19, 2015, 11:48:52 pm
Well done to the ladies.
Thanks for posting Cookie.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2015, 12:25:32 am
Can you guess which girl is Nikki from her funny stories?




No Judy they didn't use the knife. They used floss. It worked very well too.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 20, 2015, 12:41:49 am
well she has to be the one standing up with the checked tea towel tucked into her apron I reckon  ;)
Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2015, 01:36:08 am
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Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katj on February 20, 2015, 06:16:09 am
It was a lovely day at  Nikki & Nerissa's   cooking class.
 I had already met Cookie  and was very pleased to meet KayC and Troupie, like Cookie said there was so much to eat I hardly ate any dinner that night. Lots of great tips, recipes and a warm friendly atmosphere. What could be nicer!
Hat's off to Nikki, Nerissa's and both their Mums who helped throughout.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: trudy on February 20, 2015, 07:53:27 am
Looks  great class.  Wish Perth was a lot closer!!!!
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Kimmyh on February 20, 2015, 08:49:34 am
Wow what a great class. Thanks for the photos. Congratulations girls on a great start.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on February 20, 2015, 10:11:08 am
It certainly was a great class and even though I don't pack lunchboxes anymore I still make food for picnics but it really was good food for any day and I will go again when possible. Came home and sent my post and of course it didn't work so just tried again. Also great to meet new faces from the forum.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2015, 11:44:37 am
Judy it was held at Nerissa's Mums home as the venue they had planned wasn't completed. ( I think it was Nerissa's Mum, if not it was Nikki's Mum!)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2015, 11:47:24 am
I thought it looked like a house cookie, thanks goodness for Mums!
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on February 21, 2015, 08:29:17 am
Cookie can you remember where Nerissa's mum said to buy the honey? I didn't write it down (well cant read my writing if truth be known). Want to check out the berry farm though as I took back $50 worth of berries to Coles this morning and had to throw all my jam out.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katj on February 21, 2015, 11:16:53 pm
What a darn shame  Troupie, but I suppose you can't take the risk.
Was it ' The House of Honey ' which is nearby on Gt.Northern Hwy?
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on February 22, 2015, 03:20:14 am
Thanks Katj; that looks like what I have written; will have to take a drive out there because I use a lot of honey.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katj on February 22, 2015, 04:54:53 am
Troupie if you go out along Gt.Northern Hwy, it is on a corner on the left side of road. Make time for morning or afternoon T, they serve. Good coffee. Lol
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on February 24, 2015, 12:51:04 am
Hi Lovely Ladies!

Wow! Thank you all so much for the awesome feedback about our class. What a fun day we had. 2 days really as we had another class the next day.

Will try and answer qu's as I read back through all your posts (apologies for the delay...has been a crazy week!)

Berry Sweet farm is on Neaves Road, Bullsbrook. They have frozen blue's, strawbs and raspb's for $10/kilo. Stocked up yesterday, but they had sold out of fresh strawbs, so heading over there thismorning to get some. They are open 7 days a week. Well worth getting "not Nanna's" berries - and all grown local in WA.

Yes the class was held in Nerissa's Mum's house and I know we were pretty friendly in there, but a nice spot to do it. My Mum was the kitchen "fairy" (!!!) (Not what I called her when she forgot to put egg mix in one lot of the steamed frittatas!!)

No Judy - no knife! Floss (not minty) was used to cut the scrolls, and I did use the back of the knife if things got a bit stuck :)

Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on February 24, 2015, 01:00:10 am
Oops, hit the wrong button!

And yes that is me with the check t-towel... Nerissa next to me and my Mum in the back ground.

We nearly didn't have all that was planned for the class. Our prep day turned a bit custard like, (and we didn't have custard on the menu!) nothing went to plan and Nerissa forgot the "puppy" cutter for the bikkies. We ran out of time to make them, so I took ingredients home to make them and went to get started and lo and behold - not one Thermomix in my kitchen!! You know the feeling when your belly sinks way down low and you just have no idea what to do next! My dear hubby said "anything I can do?" "Get me a beer to start with please" ... Thanks to my gorgeous friend down the road, I used hers, had the kids rolling and cutting dough and bikkies were finally done and dusted that night!

So glad to meet new faces and put names to faces from the forum. Thank you so much for coming ladies :) And thanks for the kind words and great feedback, we appreciate it!

Planning today for the next couple of classes and also for next term, so keep an eye on our fb page for updates.

Have a fantabulous day everyone!

 :-* :-* ;D ;D

Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2015, 02:13:35 am
Thanks Nikki, for the berry good information. If you can make a class do it. Lots of food, fun and frivolity.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on February 24, 2015, 10:21:40 pm
And don't forget measuring and sploshing Cookie!

Which we did a bit more of today and our next class is planned. I think we might have another enjoyable day  :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2015, 12:12:37 am
I'm a bit of a splosher come measurer, it depends on what I'm making. I'm sure the next class will be great fun, see you then.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: meganjane on February 27, 2015, 10:48:42 am
So glad it went well, Nikki. Good luck for your new enterprise. Not sure if I'll get to classes, depends on when I'm in Perth.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2015, 10:53:51 am
Is anyone going to Nikki's class tomorrow?
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on March 09, 2015, 11:03:01 am
I am Cookie ! ;D ;D ;D

We are all ready to cook up a storm.  :) ;)

Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2015, 12:55:34 pm
ROFL. See you tomorrow.
Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2015, 07:07:59 am
I thoroughly enjoyed Nikki and Nerissa's class today.  As usual we were greeted with delicious cake and coffee. Then watched while the girls cooked up a storm that we ate for lunch.  I can't wait for the next one, it's all about chocolate.   ;D
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Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 10, 2015, 07:13:02 am
Oh my!! What delicious looking food.Yum 8) Lucky you Cookie ;)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2015, 07:18:52 am
Great looking food and another nice day out cookie.  You hit the ground running from your trip to Canberra  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katj on March 10, 2015, 08:10:20 am
Cookie, your photo's of the food look amazing, so sorry I missed the class. What kind of cake was it? Looks great.
Glad you enjoyed Canberra.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Kimmyh on March 10, 2015, 08:52:05 am
Wow the food looks delicious.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: BeezeeBee on March 10, 2015, 10:19:10 am
Gosh! I looked at the food pics whilst feeling hungry 😱

Very yummy. Congrats Nikki...you're on your way to making your dreams come true 😄😃👏👏👏
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2015, 12:13:05 pm
The cake was delicious. It was an Apricot Pumpkin Torte. It is gluten free.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on March 10, 2015, 09:52:41 pm
Morning all!

Thanks for putting up the photos Cookie...all our food does look pretty darned good - If I do say so myself!  ;D Nerissa and I did manage to get 1 chicken piece each that was left over, and even though I make that marinade a lot - it was YUM!

We had such a fun day yesterday, and no doubt will do again today.

And the Easter class, it will be all about chocolate. And I can't wait for it either! We had so much fun testing recipes for it.

Have a great day! :D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Bedlam on March 11, 2015, 04:05:20 am
I offered my congrats to you, Nikkit, yesterday but this was when I suddenly became a guest and it's not here!
The food looks fantastic, I hope I can get to one of your classes soon.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on March 11, 2015, 10:28:36 pm
Thanks Denise  :)

Our dessert turned out better yesterday, we have pics on fb. I take them with my good camera and being just a little "challenged" in the techy bits - I can't post them here due to their size or something. (No idea why small dessert stacks take up so many pixels...and I was led to believe calories and kilowhatsits were bad! :P)

Anyway, we had a fun couple of days, met new people and now we are rolling on to our Easter class.

Thank you all for your kind words and good lucks! Have a fab day everyone!
xx
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 12, 2015, 02:01:36 am
whats your FB page Nikkit?
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2015, 07:58:47 am
Cooking on Coventry CP.  The next class has lots of chocolate Nikki says. It's on March 24th.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: djinni373 on March 14, 2015, 05:25:34 am
Congrats Nikkit. Lucky WA girls. The classes look fun and the food fantastic! When are you coming to Sydney?  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on March 15, 2015, 06:26:56 am
Thanks Cookie :)

Sydney... well I might just add it to our "TO DO" list djinni  ;D

And yes there is a bit of chocolate at the next class, and we are both looking forward to it!

Cheers  ;D
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2015, 07:18:24 am
I attended the ' chocolate' class today. As usual a great class. I forgot to take photos, sorry. We were greeted with delicious machine coffee and a Chocolate Plait with Cinnamon Butter eggs. Just the description alone is mouth watering. So nice, the bread was still warm.
Our mains were Linda's Coconut Lime Fish with Lime Mash and Steamed Chicken with Mole sauce. To compliment these we had a Spinach and Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette.
The fish was really, really nice and the mash enhanced the flavour and went so well with the fish. The chicken was amazing, the flavours seemed to have so much depth with the mystery ingredient. ( chocolate). I loved both of these and plan to make them at home.
The salad was light and tasty, just what was needed.
Dessert.............well it was a sort of Chocolate class. We had Chocolate Pate with Chantilly yoghurt, served with fresh kiwi fruit and strawberries. This was beyond description. All the flavours went extremely well together and so very, very nice.

Nikki and Nerissa excelled themselves.
I enjoyed the drive and it was held in beautiful surroundings. I even saw Spotty horse. ( I think). If anyone south of the river is thinking of going up to Nikki and Nerissa's classes I am happy to drive for a car load of people. Then you only have to drive to my place.

Thanks girls.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2015, 07:37:57 am
That class sounded really good cookie, it sounds as if Nikki & Nerissa are going from strength to strength with their classes.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2015, 08:42:35 am
I love them Judy, they are fun. However there was only 7 people there today. Almost not worth the girls running it. That's why I said I would happily drive up if others wished to go. Its through the Swan Valley,  and then up into the foothills. It was 57km each way, but only an hour as it's on the main roads. The scenery is lovely.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Bedlam on March 24, 2015, 10:00:48 am
Cookie, that does sound tempting.  I must admit it is a bit too far for me, but the classes sound like fun.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on March 24, 2015, 01:17:15 pm
The class sounds wonderful; wish I could have gone but its the only day DH uses the car so missed out but will definitely go to another class as I really enjoyed the one I went to. Well done girls.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 24, 2015, 03:16:23 pm
What a great Easter class Nikkit and Nerrisa ran Cookie.The menu sounds wonderful.I so wish I could have attended.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on March 25, 2015, 01:41:38 am
Cookie, we love you to bits when you put up such glowing reviews of our classes and food!
Thank you xx

Nerissa and I just want to help people use their Thermomix. We have an amazing machine that can do so much, and we just want to use it!
We are all busy, have so much on in one way or another and our main idea is to just get good healthy (and some not so good and healthy!) easy food on the table without too much fuss. We also don't want to have to search high and low for special ingredients. So I must admit we don't do anything "out there", we keep it fairly simple, but tasty.

Plus we have fun, and if we can't have a laugh while I'm glugging and sploshing in ingredients and Nerissa is meticulously weighing everything - then what is the whole point?!

Cookie - I should have pointed my spotty horse out to you - he was up in the paddock, you couldn't really miss him! The other horse is a bay (brown!) no spots.

It was an "intimate" class! So much so, that Nerissa and I could sit and eat with everyone, which did make it really nice. It meant that we could chat and listen to you all... that bit is always good - instead of us talking all the time! I am not too sure why we didn't get more guests for this class, but maybe Tuesdays are not the day.

Nerissa and I are having a planning day next week, and we will be changing our days from class to class. A couple of ideas in the wind are a "curries from all over", "winter warmers" and more.

And Cookie - thank you for such a generous offer for people to come with you if they are interested from south of the river. Car pooling is a good idea!

We forgot to take photos too - must remember at the next class.

Thanks again Cookie.  :-*
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2015, 01:47:46 am
It is my absolute pleasure Nikki and Nerissa.
I don't tell fibs....... ;D ;D ;D ;D I loved your class again and think of the disruption we could cause of we had a car load from the southern suburbs.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katj on March 25, 2015, 05:13:17 am
Glad you enjoyed the class Cookie. Was there any mention of future classes and what the theme may be?
I definitely would like to attend others if the day is suitable. You are a great driver by the way, and I would always be happy to share a ride, or drive others also.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2015, 06:29:26 am
Thank you Katj. That is very kind.

Yes there will be more classes. N & N did mention some plans. I've forgotten. I will let you know when I know anything.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Katj on March 25, 2015, 01:04:58 pm
Nikki, if you have a Curries class, count me in!!! Lol.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Nikkit on March 26, 2015, 12:58:23 am
It is my absolute pleasure Nikki and Nerissa.
I don't tell fibs....... ;D ;D ;D ;D I loved your class again and think of the disruption we could cause of we had a car load from the southern suburbs.

Bring on the disruption Cookie! We would love it!!  ;D

Nikki, if you have a Curries class, count me in!!! Lol.

Curries class is on the menu... ;)
Plus a Winter Warmers class...and at this stage that is as far as the planning has gone, but we are getting together next week and hope to have a few months planned - so I'll let you know.

Thanks ladies  :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on March 26, 2015, 09:07:49 am
I am looking forward to coming again; just not Tuesday. Would love either curries or winter warmers or both.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2015, 08:05:42 am
Nikki and Nerissa have just release some more cooking classes. There is curries, brunches and winter Warmers. It's Fridays this time. If anyone would like the dates I'm sure they wouldn't mind me putting them on here.
If anyone SOR wants to come to Curries or Winter Warmers I will be going and am happy to drive you. I won't be going to Brunches as I hope to be away.
There are some Saturday classes now too, for the week day workers.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2015, 12:27:32 pm
Perth ladies, Nikki and Nerissa are having a curry day this Friday. If anyone SOR would like to go Katj and I are going and I am happy to take you. We would leave my place around 9.30am and be back in the middle of the afternoon.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 29, 2015, 06:17:29 am
A lovely offer Cookie.  I am itching to attend one of their classes  and curry would be terrific, but Friday is my DD's Birthday.  You will both have fun( don't go too fast in your Mean red machine!).
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2015, 07:54:53 am
Maybe next time. Have fun tomorrow and happy birthday to your DD.
Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2015, 11:56:23 am
Katj, Troupie and I went to Nikki and Nerissa's Curries day today. It was delicious. They are both clever ladies.  The menu was Chai Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Icing and Pomegranite Syrup with tea or coffee to start. This was amazing.
Our demonstrations and lunch was Rogan Josh Curry Beef, Chicken Rendang, Stir Fry Vegies with Green Curry Sauce, Roti, Kashmiri Rice, normal rice, and for sweets Rose Tea Icecream with Toasted Pistachios smashed up.

As usual the recipes are ones that I can't wait to try.
Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2015, 11:59:56 am
Tapatalk would only do 4 photos so here is the last one.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2015, 12:04:41 pm
It all looks so delicious Cookie.I'm green with envy.Thanks for posting photos,I love seeing all the lovely food.
Well done to Nikkit and Nerissa 8)
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2015, 12:33:18 pm
A nice curry class cookie,  were there many there today.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 01, 2015, 12:47:27 pm
Look at all that food. Sooo jealous cookie. I'd love to be able to go to something like that over hear. Food, cuppa, recipes and chit chat. What more could you want?
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2015, 01:10:30 pm
I'm not sure of the exact number Judy. 12-14 or so I think. It was a good number.
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Post by: Nikkit on May 02, 2015, 01:47:32 am
Morning All!
Not too sure why I don't get in here more often...I miss you!!

Cookie - once again, thank you for the update and the photos. Our food did look pretty good  ;)

And "the clever ladies" bit  ;D ;D Thank you thank you!! Believe me - some days we aren't very clever - not everything works out the way we think it will!

We had a lot of fun yesterday and plan on doing it again next Saturday, so if anyone wants to come to a curry class, we are on again!
Hope this is allowed...
We are doing a promo - BAFGAD - bring a friend, get a discount. So if anyone has a friend who has not been to one of our classes before then you both get a discount.

Have a fantabulous weekend all, and thanks Cookie, Troupie and Katj for supporting us - always good to see you  :-*
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Post by: troupie on May 02, 2015, 06:19:31 am
I certainly had a good time; you girls run such a great class and I am sure others agree that it makes a great day out with cooking, talking and eating (did I mention talking). The food was amazing and when Nikki put in 14 green chillies I nearly had a collapse but the final product was delicious to eat and didn't burn at all.

I had made some lime pickles during the week, half on the stove and half in thermie but after this class it will all be done in thermie. Thanks Nikki and Nerissa. If anyone has a day off work (WA of course) come along and enjoy the cooking and fellowship (and a great meal at the end).
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Post by: Nikkit on May 06, 2015, 03:46:06 am
Thanks Troupie.
 :)
I had personally tested the chillis before I put them in - don't worry!  :o They are out of my garden and a bit hit and miss in the heat department :-))

And yes - we did have a lot to talk about this time! I do hope everyone went home thinking about "dead food, live food".
We thoroughly enjoy cooking for people and chatting, (and chatting)  and showing some how to get more out of our thermy's. Nerissa and I do have fun and bounce off each other pretty well and we hope that it comes through when we are up front!

Thanks for coming Troupie - always good to see you  and thank you for the lovely post ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2015, 09:26:55 am
We have been out to sunny Bullsbrook and eaten lovely food again. Katj and myself ( sadly troupie couldn't make it this time) went to a Winter Warmers session by Nikki and Nerissa. The food was beautiful. We had Chocolate Red Wine cake with Pears poached in red wine Syrup with tea or coffee on arrival.
To follow we watched the food being prepared and then ate:
Red Thai Curry Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup with Alyce Alexandra's Cheat's Sourdough.
Chicken and Veg Belly Warming Casserole with Herb Parmesan Sour Cream Dumplings.
Chickpea and Chorizo Stew.
Cream Garlic Mash.
Dessert, oh wow, Choc-Mint Self Saucong Steamed Pudding. This was out of this world.

As you can imagine we were both very full. I rested for the afternoon, Katj was going to an exercise class. That is dedicated.  ;D
Nikki, Nerissa and Nikki's Mum spoiled us rotten again. It is about 50km from my place, but is such a pleasant drive in the country, and the surroundings are fantastic. You can even see Spotty Horse.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2015, 10:20:53 am
Another great day out Jean, hopefully the class was well attended.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2015, 07:48:51 pm
What a lovely day you had Cookie and Katj.I'm green with envy.Nikki and Nerissa's classes sound truly wonderful. :)
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Post by: troupie on June 06, 2015, 05:54:39 am
I am envious too CC at not being able to make it. The food sounds fantastic and the cake, well what can I say, if it is like the last one they made it will be devine. Looking forward to hearing what the next classes are.

It also takes me an hour to get there Cookie but like you, I just enjoy the drive and then relax for a few hours and enjoy.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 12, 2015, 04:19:30 am
Time goes by a bit quick here with one thing or another! I need to visit in here a bit more!!

Thank you again Cookie and Katj for coming up. Always so good to see you both :) We did have fun, and glad that you enjoyed the day again.

We will do a repeat next Saturday. My family and Nerissa's were devastated there was no left over pudding! It is pretty good!



 
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: KristySpiegl on June 19, 2015, 05:19:18 pm
I have got to figure out childcare and how to get to Bullsbrook,  I am dying to come to one of these classes.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on June 20, 2015, 12:47:49 pm
Where do you live Kristy; North or South of river.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2015, 09:12:57 am
Kristy I am happy to take people from my place up there. You can leave your vehicle at my place and we go together. Katj does that. There won't be any classes during the school holidays though.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 24, 2015, 10:09:02 am
Deep south Troupie, haha. I'm in the Kwinana area. Cookie that would be awesome, I'll have to see what I can figure out for the midget.
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Post by: troupie on June 25, 2015, 05:12:10 am
Hope you can work something out Kristy and have a ride in the new red chariot. I am  in the deep north.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 25, 2015, 09:31:04 am
Me too Troupie, I've been trying since I first saw the classes. Life is a little quieter now so fingers crossed.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2015, 12:01:16 pm
I do love my red terror. I have actually worked out the Sat Nav in it now. It's a bit different to the Tom Tom we use.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on July 27, 2015, 08:27:40 am
Some of us are booked in for the Soup class on this Friday 31st July but they need a few more people to make the class go ahead; any takers out there. You will have a great time and eat wonderful food for your lunch along with being entertained by two lovely ladies (and mums).
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Post by: Katiej on July 27, 2015, 09:39:19 am
If I lived in Perth and not in Adelaide I would love to come. I hope they get the numbers so it can go ahead.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2015, 01:31:52 pm
It is really good fun. Nikki and Nerissa will probably tell us about their trip to Melbourne and the class they won with Alyce.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: troupie on July 28, 2015, 10:52:52 am
It really is a good day Perth girls; hope they get some more takers as I like to see us give support to these girls as they are doing a very good job.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2015, 11:54:58 am
They certainly are. Lots of preparation beforehand and really lots of fun. They don't have minimum numbers yet so they need more people so that the class will run.
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2015, 11:01:13 pm
You girls in Perth are so lucky to have such talent providing classes for you.  Go for it.m
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2015, 12:41:25 pm
Exciting news, the soup class for tomorrow is going ahead. I will post about it tomorrow night.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 30, 2015, 07:53:17 pm
Enjoy the class Cookie. So wish I could have joined you all. :)
Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2015, 08:56:12 am
I'm sure I don't need to say what a lovely class we had. I am so full! The theme was soup. Just perfect as it rained on the way up to Nikki's beautiful place. We were welcomed with coffee or Spicy Hot Chocolate and Raspberry and Almond cake.
The soups we saw made and enjoyed were Quick Laksa-ish Soup, rustic Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps, and Asian Wonton Soup. We had Tuscan Bread and a Paleo Seed and Nut Bread. Dessert was Chocolate Flower Cups filled with Honey Icecream and drizzled with Iced Choc Magic.
Lots of lovely food and company. We listened to Nikki and Nerissa tell us about their trip to Melbourne to take the classes with Alyce Alexandra that they won.
We also discovered that a thermomix bowl could throw the Clipsal Power Switch of a home.  :-\ It's obviously a sick bowl.

I completely forgot to take photos of the soups and breads. I did remember the icecream though.
Here is a link to Nikki and Nerissa's Facebook photos.
https://www.facebook.com/CookingOnCoventryPip?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 31, 2015, 09:24:36 am
The class and company sounded wonderful Cookie.So pleased that Nikki and Nerissa were able to run the class.
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Post by: troupie on July 31, 2015, 10:53:30 am
It was everything Cookie said and that cake was the best gluten free cake I have eaten. What a pleasure to spend the day with thermomix cooking enthusiasts and then get to eat all the goodies. I am so full I came home and had a nap (after putting their sick jug into hospital that is). It turns out that the black piece on the bottom of the jug holding the pins was very loose. they said she would have to buy a new one (where's the araldite). I looked at mine and it was a tiny bit loose also so I wont be dunking it in the sink from now on.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 03, 2015, 04:11:26 am
Cookie and Troupie, thank you so very much - again! You ladies are wonderful!  :-*

Yes we had a great day with you all here, a small class, but it was good to have you as our guinea pigs with the few changes that we made. We hope that the seating arrangements were more better-er (? ! ) easier/more comfortable? And the recipe print outs better too.
We had a ball in Melb with our Mum's. We ate and drank and shopped and repeated all that for 4 days! (Have just seen my credit card bill....best I hide that from hubby :o )  The Alyce Alexandra Cooking School was fab. We learned heaps and it was so good to sit "on the other side" and see how it all runs. (Hence we came home and made a few changes)  If anyone is in Melb - go to one of her classes, well worth it.

And that trick jug....thank goodness we have the RCD switch thingy - or Nerissa and I may have been fried! Thanks Troupie for dropping it off, one of the pins ended up being broken inside - so not even araldite would fix it  :(

Thanks again ladies for all the lovely comments and your support. It means a lot  :)
Title: Re: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2015, 09:28:35 am
Perth items that are free next Friday 11th Nikki and Nerissa are running a Beautiful Brunch class. I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by: Katj on September 02, 2015, 11:08:00 am
I would love to join you Cookie if I may.  The classes are so much fun, a really lovely day out for anyone thinking about it.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2015, 11:58:24 am
See you at the usual time Katj.
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Post by: troupie on September 09, 2015, 02:07:21 pm
So sorry I cant make this one; hope you are better now Katj.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2015, 02:11:45 pm
Sadly this class didn't get enough takers so the girls have had to cancel it. The next one is on during Forumfest.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 09, 2015, 07:33:49 pm
What a shame Cookie.
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Post by: Katj on September 10, 2015, 01:51:06 am
It is a shame, always such a fun day.
I won't be at FF so will hopefully get to next class.
Title: Exciting new classes in Perth.
Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2015, 11:29:49 am
A few of us went up to the beautiful home of Nikki today for another class by the famous Cooking on Coventry girls.
Gosh Nikki and Nerissa had been busy. What a menu. The title of the class was Christmas on Coventry. On arrival we could have tea, coffee, chilled water with Choc and Fig Twists with Mascarpone Orange Cream. I forgot to take a photo of this, but it was sooooooo very nice. We then treated to Pork Sausage Baguettes with Caramelised Onions, ( my photo is a little blurred, sorry), Tommy Tarts with Olive Tapenade, Triple C Cups, ( no they weren't bras!),Sesame Chicken Bites, (so full of flavour), Melbourne Bread with Salsa Verde and Roasted Carrot Hummus. The dessert was so light and full of flavour that even after all that we managed to fit it in. It was Thel's Dessert. Nikki's Mum had come with the idea. This was served with Blueberries on the top and a chocolate coated pretzel.
Bubbles were also served for that wanted them.
Thanks Nikki and Nerissa we all had a fantastic time.
Katj and a friend drove up with me, Kezza and Collette ( from FF) took another friend up with them.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2015, 11:32:57 am
The rest of the photos.
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Post by: Katj on November 14, 2015, 12:53:34 pm
Great photos Cookie, it was nice to be able to show DH what we ate.
Nikki and Nerissa certainly put a lot of effort into the day and were helped out in the kitchen by Nikki's 2 lovely daughters who did all the dishes. Well done everyone!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 14, 2015, 01:03:31 pm
Great photos showing the fabulous food Cookie.What a feast!!
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2015, 06:38:48 pm
All the food looks delicious - what a wonderful day.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 14, 2015, 06:42:18 pm
Cookie, thanks for sharing.  Food looks delicious.
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Post by: mab19 on November 14, 2015, 09:10:13 pm
Sounds like you ll hd a wonderful day cookie.  Food looks delicious.  Thanks for the photos.
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Post by: Katiej on November 14, 2015, 09:20:34 pm
The food looks wonderful, sounds like you all had a great day.
If I lived in Perth I'd certainly want to attend these classes.
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2015, 10:34:41 pm
Ditto to all the above comments, it must be like having a mini forumfest every time you girls attend these classes. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2015, 03:44:04 am
They truly are fun and we are so well fed. I've got to know some of the people who attend regularly so that makes it even more fun. One lovely lady has bees and brings honey along to sell too. Yesterday N and N had Tenina's calendar, AA's new book for sale, vanilla essence they had made some months ago and several other bits and pieces.
As Katj mentioned Nikki's gorgeous daughters were giving a helping hand in the kitchen. They did a super job too.
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Post by: troupie on November 15, 2015, 04:23:59 am
I am so glad you all had a good time and the class went well. The food looks and sounds amazing and I am home here still feeling miserable with my cold. I don't have one for 10 years and then wam it hits me two in a row. N and N sure put on a good class and I hope we have more next year.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2015, 04:57:30 am
Troupie I hope you feel better very soon. Colds in this weather make you feel extra miserable.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 15, 2015, 09:43:15 am
Wow looks scrumptious.