Eat & Drink
COOKING ON GAS WHY NOT BRUSH UP ON YOUR CULINARY SKILLS WHILE YOU’RE ON HOLIDAY IN THE MARGARET RIVER REGION? JANINE PITTAWAY PUTS TOGETHER HER LIST OF THE BEST BEHIND THE POTS AND PANS.
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inter gives us time to slow down and enjoy indoor pursuits that feed the soul. The Margaret River region provides plenty of sustenance with a choice of different options for cooking classes throughout the season. Here’s my pick of the bunch:
CAPE LODGE
The exclusive Cape Lodge in Yallingup opens its doors for cooking classes throughout the year.
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Head chef Michael Elfwing is a great teacher, providing step-by-step demonstrations to a different seasonal theme each month with the group sitting down at the end of the threecourse lesson to enjoy a long-table shared meal with Cape Lodge wines. Michael does his best to source top quality ingredients that are unique to the region, such as finger lime, marron, abalone, venison, dorper lamb, macadamias and pomegranate. The menus for each class are designed to be easily recreated at home. June has
sold out but July’s theme is Wilyabrup produce, August provides the final truffle class for the year and September is Vegetarian. Cooking with Marron in October is always a favourite. Guests are completely taken care of with morning tea on arrival and interaction with Michael in a fun and informal setting. He’ll take guests on a walk round the vegetable garden to pick seasonal produce and they go home with a comprehensive recipe booklet. Cost is $145 per person for the cooking class and lunch, or $95 for lunch only, which is a great option for couples staying at Cape Lodge. Classes and lunch run from 11am to 2.30pm. Visit capelodge.com.au