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Tutor: Sue Robb
Who says Christmas cooking means feeding twelve and spending a fortune? This festive journey visits Christmas tables from Australia to Italy, Germany to Japan all scaled down for one or two people and a sensible budget. Discover clever small-batch versions of the world's great festive dishes, edible gifts that cost little but delight everyone, and smart tricks for celebrating in the Queensland heat. By the final class you'll have a complete, affordable Christmas menu of your own and we'll toast the term with an offsite festive tasting party.
Venue: 288 Edward St
Wednesday 9.00am - 10.30am. Classes started 7 October, finish 9 December.
Cost: $50 (prepaid), 10 weeks
Current Enrolments: 14 (maximum 20)
Who it suits: Cooks of all levels singles and couples especially welcome
Builds on: The popular Around the World Cooking on a Budget for One or Two format, with a festive twist
Lesson 1 A festive season without the financial hangover
Planning Christmas on a budget: pantry audit, shopping calendar, what to buy early and what to buy late. Setting each student's personal goal for the term.
Lesson 2 An Aussie summer Christmas
Seafood without the price shock, mango season magic, and a pavlova that works every time. Keeping Christmas food safe and appealing in the heat.
Lesson 3 British and Irish classics scaled right down
A mini roast dinner for two, Christmas pudding in a teacup, brandy butter and small-batch mince pies.
Lesson 4 Italy la vigilia
The Feast of the Seven Fishes on a pensioner's budget (two fishes will do nicely), simple pasta for the big day, and what to do with a supermarket panettone.
Lesson 5 Germany and Central Europe
Christmas market flavours at home: gingerbread, stollen made simple, red cabbage, and mulled drinks for warm and cool evenings alike.
Lesson 6 France rveillon elegance on a shoestring
How the French make simple food feel luxurious. A small bche de Nol, budget-friendly cheese course, and one impressive starter.
Lesson 7 Scandinavia the smorgasbord
Little dishes, big effect: quick pickles, cured salmon made easy, rye breads and glgg (with an alcohol-free version).
Lesson 8 Christmas in Asia and the Pacific
The Philippines' beloved noche buena, why Japan queues for fried chicken at Christmas, and festive flavours from our Pacific neighbours.
Lesson 9 Edible gifts from your kitchen
Rocky road, shortbread, spice mixes, jams and chutneys plus cheap and cheerful packaging that makes them look a million dollars.
Lesson 10 The grand finale
Each student designs their own Christmas menu for one or two, with a costed shopping list. We celebrate with a class festive tasting party offsite.
About the Tutor: Sue Robb
For most of my working life I have worked with computers. I have also taught in schools, mostly computer based classes. I was bought up in a guesthouse, where my mother was the cook, amd I have retained a strong interest in food and cooking. And heathy diet.
In all classes I will show you how to get accurate information from the web, and to use AI..
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