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Join me for an evening of Birthday Bash & Book Club dining and discover how to “spice up” those special occasions where food needs to be high on impact yet short on preparation.
Make from scratch or cheat your way through simple dishes with exotic spices, seeds and nuts to add a sumptuous touch of Middle Eastern magic.

‘Addiction’ cocktail to get the party off with a buzz
Spicy tomato shots with a dash of cooling yoghurt
Avocado hummus with pistachio dukkah
Caramelised onion and creamy goats cheese dip
Tagine-style chicken with honey and saffron
Cheat’s couscous platters in a dash, with cumin crunch and other topping ideas
Make-ahead nutty carrot mini cakes iced with home- made caramel and adorned with shards of golden peanut brittle
Add to this a magnificent ‘ Animal Parade’ party themed table for boys or girls, filled with clever crafts, fabulous favours and washi tape and your reputation as ‘ the hostess with the mostest ‘ is complete.

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 Hip hip hurray …the holidays are approaching and the launch of the long awaited Christmas workshop, KEEP CALM, IT’S ONLY CHRISTMAS is the ideal opportunity to celebrate.

Keep Calm and get set to impress – with minimal stress – as I show you just how easy it is to serve up holiday food with flair.

Gordon’s Apple Tart, a sweet and spicy cocktail will be served on arrival.

We kick off party proceedings with oven baked queen prawns, with a touch of feta and sun dried tomato and set the scene for a festive dining experience.

Prepared ahead for maximum holiday convenience – and easily adapted to feed a crowd – putting together this deliciously different dish could well be the most productive 10 minutes you ever spent.

Next up, rare, roasted sirloin fillet drizzled with lashings of vibrant, flavour-packed salsa verde takes centre stage, and is equally delicious served hot or cold.

This star act is supported by two striking salad platters that are sure to convert even the most committed carnivores.

First up, sweet potato and butternut marries perfectly with caramelised red onion, and an Asian sesame and oyster dressing

Couple this with luxurious avocado and Parmesan salad topped with an assertive olive relish and watch smitten diners swoon.

A magical menu like this deserves a fitting finale and my star studded raspberry ripple shots deliver just the right amount of decadence.

At the same time, I’ll demonstrate a choice of show-stopping dessert ideas for children’s parties or your year end celebrations, ensuring you end 2012 on a sweet note.

A BRITISH INVASION is the classic, vintage styled celebratory themed table PLUS I’ll be showing you super stylish ways to create ‘n wrap a range of easy make Christmas gifts that are high on impact and low in cost.

‘COOK’ is officially back in business and I am so looking forward to having you with me again.

Let the countdown begin!

Dates 2012

Please note bookings only open on the 20th August, so you have plenty of time to confirm dates and numbers.

Cost R380

To book please e-mail info@cookstudio.co.za , but not before the 20th August

C Davis-Hannibal
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ABSA BANK
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Everyone’s favorite cuisine is coming to COOK and now is your chance to experience the magic of La Bella Vista.
Join me for a flavorful evening of Italian inspiration and discover how easy it is to produce Tuscan fare so authentic that you’ll have diners checking under the table to see where you’ve hidden the Italian mama.

Bellissimo!

Feast your eyes on these Mediterranean beauties.
They’re too DELIZIOSO for English!

Aperitivi
Campari Americano

Primi
Butternut soup with oregano pesto cream
Secondi
Creamy lemon, crab and ricotta cannelloni
Succulent baked lamb with coffee rub, aubergines, tomato and red wine tossed through pasta
Contorni
Festival salad
Dolci
Double cheese Italian dream dessert with a caramel coffee drizzle

Plus!

Fabulous food is your numero uno reason for booking for this winning workshop….
A sassy Girl’s Night Out ‘Handbags & Stilettos’ table setting makes it deux.

Make like the Mafia and move FAST to secure your seat in this popular class.
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