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“…people would riot….”

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June 24, 2014   as seen in The Herald Sun & news.com.au

Where to whip up your kitchen skills in Melbourne…here are our picks for some of Melbourne’s best courses to do this winter.

“Winter cooking is different to other seasons,” says Rob Large from the CAE. And he would know. As CAE course product developer, he’s in charge of putting together the popular range of Winter Warmer courses at the college. “We’ve got 10 new courses this coming season…trends come and go, but there’s a couple of our classes we can never take off,” Rob says. “Spanish tapas has been on for about four or five years, and if we would ever take our Essential Dumpling course off, people would riot.”

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/where-to-whip-up-your-kitchen-skills-in-melbourne/story-fneuz8wn-1226964184373

Feedback: “…nice way to spend a Sunday morning.”

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I had a GREAT time with the Essential Dumplings class at the CAE.   There were 15 very enthusiastic people – men and women from their 20s to 60s.   It was hectic, a little chaotic but energetic.   While I sliced the roast duck,  students introduced themselves and talked about their favorite dumpling restaurants: Hutong Dumpling Bar, Dumpling King, Mahjong were just a few of the names that came up.

Some of the students made very good suggestions – list a few vegetarian recipes as well as other fillings, plus the Asian cole slaw that I mentioned.  I’ve now posted that recipe.

Dumplings, like many other Asian dishes, require alot and I mean alot of chopping.  That is why dumpling making is a group activity.  Throw a dumpling party! Tell your friends to bring their own knife, board and apron and then chop, wrap and eat together.  Cooking and eating together is priceless.