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Cooking with Tenina
Last night I was lucky enough to attend Tenina's cooking class. I didn't count, but there were probably well over 20 people attending.Three 'girls' had driven from Bendigo ,(through a storm), and 2 from way up north , from Wangaratta. No one regretted attending. Tenina could have filled 2 classes from our area.
I am a bit of a cooking class junkie and by now know what I need to look for. I want to find out new information and I want to be entertained.
On arrival we were all provided with a small drink/sample of Aztec Hot Chocolate Shot. The ingredients were described in a booklet that was most professionally presented. This booklet contained the 9 recipes that Tenina was going to make and we were going to taste.
Throughout the evening, Tenina's generosity of spirit was evident as she shared tips with us about how to get the most out of our TMX.
The tips that i found most valuable were.......
1.Always use the very best ingredients that are available
2.Use Couverture chocolate for best results
3.Cook onions on Varoma temp for 5 mins.
4.To make icing sugar, grind/cool/grind/ cool. Do this 10 times so that it is not gritty. This is how commercial icing sugar is made.
5,Bread is best kneaded for 4 mins. ( but we already knew this) Tenina said that this develops a better texture.
6.Most things can be chopped at speed 5., however herbs need speed 6 or 7 to prevent the herbs wrapping around blade.
7.To chop nuts, best to add to a wet mix so that they don't turn to paste.
8. place small ball of dough into a jug of luke warm water. When it rises to the surface of the water , the main ball of dough should be ready to be shaped.
9.Melt chocolate at 37/ speed 1. Chocolate ganache at 50.
10. Tenina uses raw sugar in all her recipes, unless otherwise stated.
11. Soak and drain Quinoa before cooking.
12. Most Australian ovens are not accurate in Temp. test your oven.
What was most popular?
Several people mentioned the Baked Camembert en Croute. I was pleasantly surprised at the Quinoa filling in the roasted peppers, What I really enjoyed was the Pecan Dacquoise.
If you can possibly attend one of Tenina's classes, do so, as you will get to use your TMX to greater advantage.
Posted by elizabeth at 12:05 AM
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Thanks for that info Chookie. All this info helps us all become better cooks and have better results. Tenina's classes not only sound really good but lots of fun too.
If Tenina comes to Tassie (north) I would definitely go along.
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Glad you enjoyed your class Chookie. I had a great time on Monday and look forward to her returning to Adelaide!!!!
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Great review Chookie 8) I just love hearing all about Tenina's cooking classes :)
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A great review chookie, l learn something's from your post. Love
Tenina's classes.
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Yes thanks Chookie for taking notes which is what I should have done but I tend to veg out when I get a chance to go out like that. I am going to print off your list of Tenina's hints and keep it inside FFS. Glad you had a great time - I loved the camembert thingy whatsit too.
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Thanks Chookie. I'm sure you reminded us all of at least one thing. I'm glad you enjoyed the class, I always do too.
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Thanks for typing out those tips Chookie. :D
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Thanks Chookie, i love going to Teninas classes also but usually forget 1/2 the info because as you say she is very generous with her knowlege.
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That was a terrific summation of Tenina's class Chookie, have printed the hints and pasted onto insIde cover of FFS - thank you!!!! :) :)
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That was a terrific summation of Tenina's class Chookie, have printed the hints and pasted onto insIde cover of FFS - thank you!!!! :) :)
I've done just that, too. Many thanks ACW!! That was brilliant!! :-* :-* :-*
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Thanks chookie... Will be trying out the icing sugar tip for sure as stop bothering with it having that grainy texture..😊
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....same here Kym have never been happy with icing sugar!!!! :) :)
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Thanks so much. Great tips. A lot more interesting than boring old " back to basics".
Must get some Camembert.
Gert
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Thanks chookie, your the best :D
I am going to try the onions.
Would love to hear how the icing sugar goes, I buy mine >:(
H :)
I have a miele oven, cooks to perfection :)
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A big thankyou Chookie for taking notes and sharing them with us.
Quite a few things on the list I wasn't aware of.
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That was a great summary Chookie - I think my favourite were the rolls, I don't think I have ever had such a light fluffy roll in my life.
I think that one of Tenina's greatest strength's is that she makes everyone feel like they are her friend who has just dropped in for a coffee.
If you ever get the chance to attend a class you wont be disappointed - I personally can't wait for her next one & next book ( no pressure Tenina!!)
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You are right there shanmac, that was definately the impression you get. I just loved watching the different expressions on her face.
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I think Thermomix is still too unheard of over in UK for it to be worth anyone doing classes. But I did notice in the last email from uk head office they were doing a cooking demo with one of the contestants from uk masterchef (an Italian lady - which I guess is why she knew 'Bimby'). I wish Tenina would do YouTube episodes. Can you lot over there encourage her to do this - so us lot over here don't feel so left out? Please! Thank you Chookie for the notes - made me feel like I was at the class.
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Thanks Chookie, great review and tips. :)
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Great tips, thanks,
Robyn
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Bicki, not everyone can get to a class, even here. Good to be able to share a little of what we had.
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thanks chookie
for taking notes and posting them for us all to see
l did not know half that stuff
sounds like you had a great time , l am glad you enjoyed yourself
l want to go to one of her classes next time l am in perth
hopefully they will be on as last time it did not work out
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I attended Tenina's cooking class today at Frankston, it was fabulous, thanks Chookie for noting the tips I had read them before I went and was glad not to have to write them down, didn't want to miss a second of what was going on. The only thing missing was a glass of wine to go with the food. :-)). Had a great time and would definitely go to any others that come around.
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Last night I went to Tenina's cooking class at Chirnside Park and really enjoyed myself. It was such a fun night where I picked lots of tips (thanks Chookie for writing them down) and sampled some amazingly tasty food. My favourites were the stuffed peppers and Pecan Dacquoise. The kitchen where the class was held was very well equipped and had a mirrors over the demonstration bench so we could see very clearly what was going on inside the bowl. Recommended.
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The only thing missing was a glass of wine to go with the food. :-)).
I thought the same thing Brenda but didn't want to say anything in case people thought I had a problem :-)) I daresay most of the places the demos are held are not licensed for alcohol consumption.
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I've never been to one of Tenina's classes. When she is next back in Perth I will have to make the effort to attend one. I think I need to drag DD along as well. She has never even been to a demo. Since she got her machine for Christmass the only one she has seen seen cooking with one is me.
She has been slow to get into using it but has steadily been building up her confidence. She is not much of a cook and I hope that the TM is going to help her develop her abilities.
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Same here Dan. I can't wait until there's one in Perth. I hate going to Perth, but I'll do it, just to go to Tenina's class!
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Me either lol but think my excuse is better 😄😄😄😄
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MJ I was looking at Tenina's website earlier and it looks like there are 2 classes in Albany on 29 March. That might be easier for you than Perth. It is too far for me to go after work and I would need to book a hotel room.
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That was a great summary Chookie - I think my favourite were the rolls, I don't think I have ever had such a light fluffy roll in my life.
I think that one of Tenina's greatest strength's is that she makes everyone feel like they are her friend who has just dropped in for a coffee.
If you ever get the chance to attend a class you wont be disappointed - I personally can't wait for her next one & next book ( no pressure Tenina!!)
No pressure at all !!!!….
And yes, you are right about the liquor license…different in every state, and some places you have to have a licensed person serving…not totally un do able, but not easy.
(BYO in a paper bag!!!)
Thanks for all the nice feedback…and now I need a mirror to see what expressions I am making! hahahaha
;D
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Thanks Chookie for sharing the info. I so nearly went to the Frankson class, but it just wasn't to be. Please come back to Victoria, Tenina! I sounds like your classes were a huge, huge success!
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*taps finger*
I can't wait! ;D
*And no pressure here either Tenina* ;)
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MJ I was looking at Tenina's website earlier and it looks like there are 2 classes in Albany on 29 March. That might be easier for you than Perth. It is too far for me to go after work and I would need to book a hotel room.
Ooh! Thanks Dan. My son lives in Albany and could put both of us up if you were able to make it.
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I've sent my niece the link to Tenina's Albany class. Hope she goes.
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Just bumping this - Thanks Chookie - these tips have been invaluable!
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I would love to see a class by Tenina. Does she still do classes? :)
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We hope so. She has been pretty busy with her ebooks and now the new book. Are you in WA LucyW ?
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Just go on to her site and ask her. She's a wonderful person and a fantastic ambassador for the Thermomix. I went to the class in Albany and loved every single second of it.
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We hope so. She has been pretty busy with her ebooks and now the new book. Are you in WA LucyW ?
No, I'm in Newcastle. I'll have to keep an eye out if she ever does a class in Sydney!
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I think Tenina will have a new book out in the next few months.
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Yes she has been teasing about it on fb..
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Will be a while yet though she is just in editing stage I think..
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Editing in Bali :). Good on her.
Lucy you can check Tenina's blog for her delicious recipes. www.tenina.com
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When I asked about coming to Sydney when we were on the retreat last year she did say it was hard to get the right facility and it was also quite costly.
Lucy we do get some thermomix classes come to Newcastle. The Devil of a coobook creator was in Charlestown last year and Dani Valent who did In The Mix was in Newcastle about June last year too.
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Last night I went to Tenina's cooking class at Chirnside Park and really enjoyed myself. It was such a fun night where I picked lots of tips (thanks Chookie for writing them down) and sampled some amazingly tasty food. My favourites were the stuffed peppers and Pecan Dacquoise. The kitchen where the class was held was very well equipped and had a mirrors over the demonstration bench so we could see very clearly what was going on inside the bowl. Recommended.
Oh dang it, I would have loved to have gone to this, only a couple of suburbs from where I live too:(
Excuse my ignorance, but how did you all know about Tenina's cooking classes?
I am subscribed to her e newsletter but didn't get any notification about her being in Melbourne, have just been on her website but
couldn't find where to click on cooking classes...Birdie, can you or someone provide a link or info please....Im kicking myself for missing this great opportunity now.
EDIT UPDATE.
I just noted the year, March last year not this year....oopsy, that explains it all - sorry :)
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Try www.tenina.com or her Facebook page...
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Oops.. Jumped in too soon lol... Good luck with the next lot of classes!! :)
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Hehe, thanks anyway gf...hope Tenina comes back to Melbourne again :)
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You CAN Check any classes in her online shop at any time..!!