We think this is the best way to understand how to handle truffles, the quantities you need to cook with, and just to get to see and talk truffle recipes.
Bookings are now open at Le Tres Bon in Bungendore and 3seeds at Fyshwick Markets.
You can book a hunt at French Black Truffles truffiere Mt. Majura, and then do a 3seeds truffle cooking class which start after the hunt returns at 11.30 am and conclude with a lunch.
You can do the same in Bungendore — booking a hunt at Taralla Truffles, or Tarago Truffles (both located close to Bungendore) followed by a cooking class and lunch package.
3 Seeds cooking school
3seeds is a hands on cooking school at the Fyshwick Markets which over the last year has become so popular they have expanded further. They are now offering even more classes both day and night Tuesday-Saturday. In order to achieve this, they closed the cafe, but have relocated this to a new site 4th Seed at 227 Crawford St Queanbeyan. www.4thseed.com.au.
The cooking school operates from a purpose built kitchen proudly sponsored by Electrolux. Master cooking classes are to be held on Saturdays starting at 2:30pm and going till 5:30pm, on the dates of 29 June, 6 July, 13 July, 20 July and 27 July. Cost of Master class is $150 per person. Friends are able to join in for the meal at the end which the students have prepared and cooked. Complimentary wine is included. We will also be offering free demonstrations in the markets throughout July as well as selling truffle products, such as truffle butter & preprepared vac packed meals using truffles.
In addition to the recommended truffle hunt followed by the 3seeds cooking class, this year we have also collaborated with the boutique Diplomat Hotel and can offer discount bed and breakfast package for those travelling.
Kids cooking classes (learning to cook a simple pasta dish with truffle) are being held during the NSW and ACT school holidays in July. They are from 10am – 12 noon on Friday 5th July, Thursday 11 July, Friday 12 July, Thursday 18 July and Friday 19 July. Cost is $35 per child.
Truffle class bookings are to be made directly with 3seeds. Bookings for the hunt/class/accommodation pacakge are done through the Diplomat Hotel (link).
Address:Upstairs at Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets above Ocean Fresh Seafood
Phone: 02 6295 7722
Email: info@3seeds.com.au
Website: www.3seeds.com.au
Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday, see schedule for more details.
Le Très Bon
Le Très Bon in Bungendore has a French chef – Christophe Gregoire. Christophe grew up in Perigord, a famous truffle growing region and is a huge fan of the locally grown Black Perigord truffles. His truffle cooking classes are great fun and he makes sure you feel confident to cook with truffles at home. All the participants then sit down to a truffle lunch with wines. There are classes on Saturday 30 June and Saturday 7 July. See their website » Le Très Bon Restaurant and school: 40 Malbon Street Bungendore All Bookings: 02 6238 0662
Kids Pantry
Kids Pantry is Canberra’s only cooking school and kitchen garden that’s just for kids. Designed for children aged between two and 18, it offers an introduction to gardening, cooking and healthy eating in a fun and supportive environment.
They offer a range of cooking and garden classes designed to excite and educate the children of Canberra and region about the importance of healthy eating while they are taken on the sensory journey of food.
This year Kids Pantry is excited to be offering cooking classes for the children involved in their school holiday program in July. The exact program and costs are being finalised and will be published shortly. Stay tuned.
Kids Pantry is located in the Environment Centre at Sts Peter & Paul’s Primary School
Cnr of Yamba Drive & Wisdom Street (follow the sign to Hughes shops)
59 Wisdom Street, Garran ACT 2605