International chefs bring a fresh spin to cooking
WINTER cookery classes at Terindah Estate will give aspiring cooks the chance to learn new skills and taste great food.
Executive chef Ivan Roianov, from Kiev, in Ukraine, and sous chef Claudio Carta, from Sardinia, in Italy, will teach recipes to last a lifetime at the classes, which are running for the second year.
Terindah events co-ordinator Tiffany Long said the international chefs were an interesting addition to the cooking classes.
“They bring interesting different types of produce and different local produce as well,” Ms Long said. “They use the Drysdale smoke cheese, the Bellarine smoked fish, and attendees really (get) an idea of local produce and the farms in the area as well.”
Participants can learn how to smoke and cure their food, as well as how to make perfect pasta and uncover the secrets of sourdough.
Following classes, guests will be able to enjoy their meals, matched with Terindah Estate wines, at a dinner party. They will also receive copies of the recipes they have used.
“It’s a much more intimate atmosphere. We only have 12 people in our classes and actually being able to sit down with them at the end of the night makes it so much better,” Ms Long said.
“Having the tour of the winery is also a highlight. Providing them with the knowledge of pairing food with wines also makes it unique.
“Just learning the techniques, learning how to entertain, and being able to take home the recipe at the end makes it all worthwhile.”
Classes yet to come include Fast Weeknight Food, Bread Making, American Style Barbecue and Simple Seafood, and run on Fridays in July and August.
”Charles & Co Cafe has quickly become a favourite among the Cats players and coaches,” Selwood said. “It’s a fantastic, comfortable space to grab a coffee or sit down for breakfast or lunch.
“We love seeing our members and supporters come down for a bite to eat and watch us train in the new warm-up space. And we would love to see more visitors in the not-toodistant future.”
Cafe manager Anthony Wasylewski, 45, who met his wife working at Cafe Go before taking the helm of this new South Geelong offering, said the menu’s focus was on local produce.
Mr Wasylewski said the players’ most requested dish had been the “coronation chicken wrap”.
Named for club legend Charles Brownlow, he said the vision was to place customers among the action.
“We’re not just in the football club, you’re sitting here and you are part of the club,” Mr Wasylewski said.
“You’re actually in here with the guys, you see them walking past, see them come in to get a coffee ... you don’t realise the guy in the corner with the baseball cap is Patty Dangerfield.”
The cafe is opened Monday to Saturday from 8am-4pm, and is open to everyone.
Mr Wasylewski said he imagined people walking their dogs or hopping off the train at South Geelong station would round out their customer base.