Christmas Class

[cookie1]

We had the morning Perth class today and I'm even more inspired. Some of the things that were made and we tasted were ever so yum! I was also thrilled to see that my Beetroot, Parmesan and Cashew dip was also in the Festive Cookbook.

I'll be interested to see how others liked it.

[baf65]

im jujst back from the afternoon one
i wasnt keen on the chocolate sorbet
the chicken and potato salad was quite nice
the christmas coleslaw sounded nice but i found the actual flavour a bit bland.it was missing something
the steamed beetroot salad was nice
the florentine cake (from the calendar) was lovely
the pretzels i really liked...going tomake those tommorow
the strawberry cooler would ahve been nicer with vodka in it!
the artichoke dip was nice too

there sounds some good recipes in the festive cookbook

[judydawn]

Is it a proper cookbook baf65 or just a pamphlet thingy?  Worth buying or not?

[baf65]

JD its a cross between a booklet and pamphlet!!  All the recipes out of last years Xmas booklet and about 20 new recipes I think she said....its glossy as opposed to papery!! I think there are about 40 pages
some of the recipes
Christmas Pate
Christmas Slaw
Steamed Beetroot salad
Apricot Turkey stuffing
Pretzels
Frangipane Fruit Slice
Wicked Chocolate fudge

I guess its only $15 so its not going to break the bank!

[judydawn]

Thanks baf65, no it's not expensive but I'll flip through it and see what I think.  Not much point buying it if there isn't much that takes my fancy - I'm more into main meals than cakes etc.

[I Love Bimby!]

Its missing quiet a few of the recipes from the previous booklet, which suprised me.

[cookie1]

I was actually disappointed to think that they had some from last year's book. I guess this one is 'posher'.

[Very Happy Jan]

I was actually disappointed to think that they had some from last year's book. I guess this one is 'posher'.

So was I Cookie1. Almost made buying last year's a waste. Wonder if they will do the same every year.
Nice to see your name in print. What a star

[CreamPuff63]

I wasn't in the mood for either the Coleslaw or the steamed beetroot. Thought the pretzels were delish, and the brandy cream sauce, strawberry cooler, choc sorbet. Cookie I knew that beetroot dip was from this website  In the last month we have probably made it about 5 times - its always got the thumbs up from everyone 

[Thermomixer]

Might have to book in.  Possibly too late?  Oh well, can always get the booklet.

[I Love Bimby!]

One of the consultants made the plum pud's as well at ours, served with the brandy cream sauce (using the bechemal recipe) and it was divine!!!

[cookie1]

Yes CP63.  I sent the recipe to Tenina about the same time as I posted it here. I got a lovely surprise to see it in the Festive Book. We love it here and it's so easy to make.

[judydawn]

I enjoyed Adelaide's morning Christmas cookery demo, not a lot of people there though.  I enjoyed everything they gave us and ended up buying the book plus the vegetarian one.  Amanda and I introduced ourselves to Tenina at the end and her comment to me was 'you put a lot of recipes on the forum' - nice to know she notices as she is a very busy young lady. Introduced myself to Debbie in the foyer as we were the first 2 there so raved on about the forum.  Hi Debbie if you took my advice and checked it out. 

Cookie1, lovely to see your dip recipe in the book (hope you got a free book for your efforts!).  Got some light reading to do in bed tonight - me and my 2 new books.

[Thermomixer]

Good to hear good reports. Thanks JD.

[baf65]

I made the pretzels out of the Festive Cookbok today...i cant understand why you dip them in baking soda/water mix, i thought it gave a very dul finish and almost burnt colour, so I did the other half of the batch and glazed with egg...they looked much nicer!