Fabulous Food and Natural Remedies

With a range of workshops embracing cuisine from home and abroad, come and tantalise your taste buds and master some new skills on one of our Cookery Workshops.

Whether you are tempted by Indian or Caribbean cuisine or would like to try your hand at bread making or cake decorating, our tutors will share thier enthusiasm, expertise and passion so you can take home some new cullinary skills that will WOW your family and friends!

Working with tutor Sara Southgate, a naturopath and herbalist, our range of Natural Remedies Workshops will help you discover the wide range of healing properties of all the herbs, fruits and vegetables growing at your finger tips in your gardens and hedgerows.

Unless otherwise stated timings for all workshops are as follows:

One day workshops - 9.30am to 3pm

Half day workshops - 9.30am to 12pm

Evening workshops - 7pm to 9pm

Morning demonstrations with lunch - 11am to 2pm.

    February 2012

  1. Soups and Sidebits - Spring

    Soups and Sidebits - Spring

    Wednesday 8 February @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Sorry, This Course is Over

    With an inspired combination of ingredients, an inventive selection of accompaniments and imaginative serving ideas, Jenny will show you how a simple soup can become a hearty and impressive main meal to enjoy with family and friends.
  2. Bread Making - Back to Basics

    Bread Making - Back to Basics

    Friday 10 February @ Venue TBC

    £30.00

    Sorry, This Course is Over

    As winter sets in, warm your senses by baking your own fresh bread and join us for this half-day workshop as tutor Wendi Jarrett guides you through the magical process that turns flour and water into heavenly food!
  3. Seasonal Cupcakes - Spring

    Seasonal Cupcakes - Spring

    Tuesday 21 February @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £30.00

    Sorry, This Course is Over

    With spring just around the corner, come and join us for this half day workshop and learn how to make a range of scrumptious homemade cupcakes, using a range of seasonal ingredients and decorated with a special spring twist!!
  4. Indian Cuisine - An Evening Cookery Demonstration & Buffet

    Indian Cuisine - An Evening Cookery Demonstration & Buffet

    Friday 24 February @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    Join us for this fun evening cookery demonstration and discover how to cook a selection of delicious and authentic homemade Indian dishes.
  5. Pies and Pastries

    Pies and Pastries

    Tuesday 28 February @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    This half day workshop will be led by Sarah Hollowell. More details to follow.
  6. March 2012

  7. Celebration Cakes (1st of 5 Evening Course)

    Celebration Cakes (1st of 5 Evening Course)

    Thursday 1 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £50.00

    This block of five evening sessions is designed to show you how to decorate a cake to befit any celebration. Sarah Hollowell from Goody’s Cake Company will show you all the tricks of the trade and will equip you with all the skills required to tackle a range of cakes from a Christmas extravaganza to a wonderful wedding cake. Price quoted is for all 5 sessions.
  8. Celebration Cakes (2nd of 5 Evening Course)

    Celebration Cakes (2nd of 5 Evening Course)

    Thursday 8 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £50.00

    This block of four evening sessions is designed to show you how to decorate a cake to befit any celebration. Sarah Hollowell from Goody’s Cake Company will show you all the tricks of the trade and will equip you with all the skills required to tackle a range of cakes from a Christmas extravaganza to a wonderful wedding cake. Price quoted is for the 5 evenings.
  9. Malaysian Cuisine - An Evening Demo & Buffet

    Malaysian Cuisine - An Evening Demo & Buffet

    Friday 9 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    Join us for this fun evening cookery demonstration with Yolanda Taping and learn how to cook a selection of wonderful Malaysian dishes.
  10. Celebration Cakes (3rd of 5 Evening Course)

    Celebration Cakes (3rd of 5 Evening Course)

    Thursday 15 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £50.00

    This block of four evening sessions is designed to show you how to decorate a cake to befit any celebration. Sarah Hollowell from Goody’s Cake Company will show you all the tricks of the trade and will equip you with all the skills required to tackle a range of cakes from a Christmas extravaganza to a wonderful wedding cake. Price quoted is for the 5 evenings.
  11. French Cuisine

    French Cuisine

    Thursday 22 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Join us for this cookery demonstration and immerse yourself in traditional flavours and dishes, encompassing an exquisite range of food associated with France.
  12. Celebration Cakes (4th of 5 Evening Course)

    Celebration Cakes (4th of 5 Evening Course)

    Thursday 22 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £50.00

    This block of five evening sessions is designed to show you how to decorate a cake to befit any celebration. Sarah Hollowell from Goody’s Cake Company will show you all the tricks of the trade and will equip you with all the skills required to tackle a range of cakes from a Christmas extravaganza to a wonderful wedding cake. Price quoted is for the 5 evenings.
  13. Easter Chocolates and Edible Easter Gifts

    Easter Chocolates and Edible Easter Gifts

    Friday 23 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    Come and join us for this fun & ‘tasty’ evening workshop and learn how to create a selection of scrumptious Easter chocolates and edible Easter gifts to wow your friends and family!
    As well as all the edible treats, we will also show you some creative packaging ideas and alternative ways to display your Easter goodies around your home and on your table.
    With ideas and treats that all the family can enjoy, the workshop has been designed to impress the pallet and imagination of both young and old alike!
    An evening filled with so many scrumptious treats and creative surprises, it is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face! .
  14. Easter Chocolates and Edible Easter Gifts

    Easter Chocolates and Edible Easter Gifts

    Tuesday 27 March @ Canons Ashby House National Trust Property

    £15.00

    Come and join us for this fun & ‘tasty’ evening workshop and learn how to create a selection of scrumptious Easter chocolates and edible Easter gifts to wow your friends and family!
    As well as all the edible treats, we will also show you some creative packaging ideas and alternative ways to display your Easter goodies around your home and on your table.
    With ideas and treats that all the family can enjoy, the workshop has been designed to impress the pallet and imagination of both young and old alike!
    An evening filled with so many scrumptious treats and creative surprises, it is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face! .
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    Celebration Cakes (5th of 5 Evening Course)

    Thursday 29 March @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £50.00

    This block of five evening sessions is designed to show you how to decorate a cake to befit any celebration. Sarah Hollowell from Goody’s Cake Company will show you all the tricks of the trade and will equip you with all the skills required to tackle a range of cakes from a Christmas extravaganza to a wonderful wedding cake. Price quoted is for the 5 evenings.
  16. April 2012

  17. Carribean Cuisine - An Evening Demo and Buffet

    Carribean Cuisine - An Evening Demo and Buffet

    Friday 20 April @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    Join us for this fun evening cookery demonstration with Wendi Jarrett and discover and sample new flavors, smells and tantalising tastes of the Caribbean - inludes a light buffet washed down with a glass of wine!
  18. Indian Cuisine

    Indian Cuisine

    Saturday 21 April @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £60.00

    Come and join us for this fun hands-on workshop and learn how to cook a selection of delicious and authentic homemade Indian dishes.
  19. May 2012

  20. Do you know your onions?

    Do you know your onions?

    Thursday 3 May @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Join us for this half day workshop with naturopath and herbalist Sara Southgate anhe learn which fruit and veg you should eat to improve your health, and which have specific healing properties!
  21. Delicious Desserts

    Delicious Desserts

    Tuesday 8 May @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    This half day workshop will be led by Sarah Hollowell. More details to follow
  22. Seasonal Cupcakes - Summer

    Seasonal Cupcakes - Summer

    Thursday 24 May @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £30.00

    If you are looking to create a wonderful display of cupcakes for a party or celebration this summer, then come and join us for this 'hands-on' half day workshop and we will show you how to create a selection of delicious and beautiful cupcakes that will wow your friends and family!
  23. Plot to Plate - Converting Bumper Harvests into Fine Cuisine!

    Plot to Plate - Converting Bumper Harvests into Fine Cuisine!

    Wednesday 30 May @ Canons Ashby House National Trust Property

    £20.00

    Impress your family and friends by not only growing your own vegetables, but producing a scrumptious array of goodies for them to enjoy!

    This fun evening workshop will show you a range of seasonal recipes and treats to transfer your harvests from the vegetable garden to delicious cuisine on your plate!

    With detailed cultivation, growing and harvesting tips, you will learn the best range of vegetables to grow for a wide variety of autumn produce. And then enjoy a scrumptious tasting session of the seasonal recipes as they are demonstrated before you, washed down with a glass of wine!

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  24. Super Salads and Salsas (Summer)

    Super Salads and Salsas (Summer)

    Thursday 31 May @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Far from ordinary, this workshop run by Wendi Jarrett will introduce you to a selection of salads to tantalise your taste buds!
  25. June 2012

  26. Elderflower Champagne and Home Made Chocolates

    Elderflower Champagne and Home Made Chocolates

    Wednesday 13 June @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    We all love champagne and chocolate so why not spend an evening discovering how to make your own? This evening workshop is ideal for those of you who may be planning a summer celebration and would like to add your very own personal touch that will wow your friends and family!
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    Elderflower Champagne and Home Made Chocolates

    Thursday 14 June @ Canons Ashby House National Trust Property

    £15.00

    We all love champagne and chocolate so why not spend an evening discovering how to make your own? This evening workshop is ideal for those of you who may be planning a summer celebration and would like to add your very own personal touch that will wow your friends and family!
  28. Malaysian Cuisine

    Malaysian Cuisine

    Saturday 16 June @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £60.00

    Come along and join Yolanda Taping for this one-day workshop and learn how to cook a selection of simple, quick and most of all healthy Malaysian dishes.
  29. July 2012

  30. Carribean Cuisine

    Carribean Cuisine

    Tuesday 3 July @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £60.00

    Join us for this fun one-day workshop with Wendi Jarrett, who will enthuse you with her love and passion of cuisine from the Caribbean, providing you with a culinary trip that you will want to return to time and time again!

  31. Kitchen Garden Herbalist

    Kitchen Garden Herbalist

    Thursday 5 July @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Come and join us for this half day workshop with naturopath and herbalist Sara Southgate and discover how to identify the many healing herbs that you can grow in your Kitchen Garden, and learn how they can be used to promote your wellbeing or treat specific health issues.

  32. September 2012

  33. Soups and Sidebits - Autumn

    Soups and Sidebits - Autumn

    Tuesday 11 September @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    With an inspired combination of ingredients, an inventive selection of accompaniments and imaginative serving ideas, Jenny will show you how a simple soup can become a hearty and impressive main meal to enjoy with family and friends.
  34. Bread from the Global Oven

    Bread from the Global Oven

    Friday 14 September @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £30.00

    During this fun hands-on workshop tutor Wendi Jarrett will introduce you to a selection of more unusual breads from around the world .... from a Jamaican ‘Festive Bun’, a Swedish Lucia, a Challah to an African Maize flour bread!
  35. Chutneys, Pickles and Preserves

    Chutneys, Pickles and Preserves

    Wednesday 19 September @ Canons Ashby House National Trust Property

    £15.00

    Join us for this evening workshop and discover how to make the most delicious preserves using the produce from your garden and fruits from the hedgerow.

    Following a short demonstration, you can sample a range of our homemade chutneys, pickles and preserves washed down with a glass of wine …a real autumn treat.
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  36. Plot to Plate - Converting Bumper Harvests into Fine Cuisine!

    Plot to Plate - Converting Bumper Harvests into Fine Cuisine!

    Wednesday 26 September @ Canons Ashby House National Trust Property

    £20.00

    Impress your family and friends by not only growing your own vegetables, but producing a scrumptious array of goodies for them to enjoy!

    This fun evening workshop will show you a range of seasonal recipes and treats to transfer your harvests from the vegetable garden to delicious cuisine on your plate!

    With detailed cultivation, growing and harvesting tips, you will learn the best range of vegetables to grow for a wide variety of autumn produce. And then enjoy a scrumptious tasting session of the seasonal recipes as they are demonstrated before you, washed down with a glass of wine!

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  37. Bay Tree Cottage Curry Club (1st of 3 Evenings)

    Bay Tree Cottage Curry Club (1st of 3 Evenings)

    Friday 28 September @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £45.00

    The Curry Club is being held over 3 evenings hosted by Daxa Panchal. The dates are the 28th of September, 26th of October and 30th of November 2012. More details to follow. Price quoted is for the 3 evenings.
  38. October 2012

  39. French Cuisine

    French Cuisine

    Wednesday 3 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Join us for this cookery demonstration and immerse yourself in traditional flavours and dishes, encompassing an exquisite range of food associated with France.
  40. Chutneys, Pickles and Preserves

    Chutneys, Pickles and Preserves

    Thursday 4 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    Join us for this evening workshop and discover how to make the most delicious preserves using the produce from your garden and fruits from the hedgerow.

    Following a short demonstration, you can sample a range of our homemade chutneys, pickles and preserves washed down with a glass of wine …a real autumn treat.
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  41. Hedgerow Herbalist

    Hedgerow Herbalist

    Thursday 4 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Join us for this half-day workshop with naturopath and herbalist, Sara Southgate, and discover how to identify the many healing herbs that grow in our hedgerows, and learn how they can be used to promote your wellbeing or treat specific health issues.
  42. Healthy Children, Naturally

    Healthy Children, Naturally

    Monday 8 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Join us for this half-day workshop and with tutor Sara Southgate, a naturopath and herbalist with over a decade’s experience of working with natural remedies, learn how to keep your family healthy and happy, naturally. .
  43. Homemade Cakes and Bakes

    Homemade Cakes and Bakes

    Tuesday 9 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £30.00

    This half day workshop will be led by Jenny Dicks. More details to follow
  44. Seasonal Cupcakes - Autumn

    Seasonal Cupcakes - Autumn

    Wednesday 10 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £30.00

    Come and join us for this half day workshop and we will show you how to create a selection of delicious and beautiful cupcakes using some of the abundant autumn fruits and vegetables and decorated with a seasonal theme!
  45. Cook Now, Eat Later

    Cook Now, Eat Later

    Monday 15 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    This half day demonstration will be led by Sarah Hollowell and will be followed by lunch. More details to follow.
  46. Delicious Desserts

    Delicious Desserts

    Tuesday 23 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    This half day workshop will be led by Sarah Hollowell. More details to follow
  47. Bay Tree Cottage Curry Club (2nd of 3 Evenings)

    Bay Tree Cottage Curry Club (2nd of 3 Evenings)

    Friday 26 October @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £45.00

    The Curry Club is being held over 3 evenings hosted by Daxa Panchal. The dates are the 28th of September, 26th of October and 30th of November 2012. More details to follow. Price quoted is for the 3 evenings.
  48. November 2012

  49. Canapes, Dips and Nibbles

    Canapes, Dips and Nibbles

    Tuesday 6 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £30.00

    This half day workshop will be led by Sarah Hollowell. More details to follow.
  50. Super Salads and Salsas (Winter)

    Super Salads and Salsas (Winter)

    Tuesday 13 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Far from ordinary, this workshop run by Wendi Jarrett will introduce you to a selection of salads to tantalise your taste buds!
  51. Relax - from chaos to calm

    Relax - from chaos to calm

    Thursday 15 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    Join us for this half day workshop with naturopath and herbalist Sara Southgate and learn how to relax and put a bit of calm into your life!
  52. Countdown to Christmas

    Countdown to Christmas

    Friday 16 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £60.00

    Get a head-start on the festive season and join us for this fun-packed day to discover how to make some simple but beautiful decorations, gift-wrap your presents and make your very own Christmas crackers! Plus give your Christmas a special personal touch this year, by making your own homemade gifts and goodies.
  53. Christmas Cake Decorating

    Christmas Cake Decorating

    Tuesday 20 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £60.00

    This one day workshop will be led by Sarah Hollowell. More details to follow.
  54. Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Wednesday 21 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    We all love chocolate and what could be nicer than making your own for Christmas. Join us for an evening and we will show you how to make a selection of scrumptious truffles and package them beautifully to give away to friends and family...or save them as an indulgent treat for yourself. These delicious chocolates will put a smile on anyone's face! .
  55. Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Thursday 22 November @ Canons Ashby House National Trust Property

    £15.00

    We all love chocolate and what could be nicer than making your own for Christmas. Join us for an evening and we will show you how to make a selection of scrumptious truffles and package them beautifully to give away to friends and family...or save them as an indulgent treat for yourself. These delicious chocolates will put a smile on anyone's face! .
  56. A Victorian Christmas Workshop

    A Victorian Christmas Workshop

    Thursday 22 November @ Canons Ashby House National Trust Property

    £60.00

    With traditional Victorian Kissing Balls and Christmas cornucopias, garlands of dried fruit and swags of ivy ribbon, this one day workshops will show you some of the traditional ways the Victorians celebrated Christmas.
    So come and join us at Canons Ashby and take a step back in time to recreate some of the wonderful Christmas decorations and delicacies from the Victorian era with a modern day twist.
  57. Seasonal Cupcakes - Winter

    Seasonal Cupcakes - Winter

    Wednesday 28 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £30.00

    Come and join us for this half day workshop and we will show you how to create a selection of delicious and beautiful cupcakes with a special winter theme!
  58. Bay Tree Cottage Curry Club (3rd of 3 Evenings)

    Bay Tree Cottage Curry Club (3rd of 3 Evenings)

    Friday 30 November @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £45.00

    The Curry Club is being held over 3 evenings hosted by Daxa Panchal. The dates are the 28th of September, 26th of October and 30th of November 2012. More details to follow. Price quoted is for the 3 evenings.
  59. December 2012

  60. Carribean Christmas

    Carribean Christmas

    Tuesday 4 December @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £25.00

    This demonstration will be led by Wendi Jarrett and will be followed by lunch. More details to follow.
  61. Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Wednesday 5 December @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    We all love chocolate and what could be nicer than making your own for Christmas. Join us for an evening and we will show you how to make a selection of scrumptious truffles and package them beautifully to give away to friends and family...or save them as an indulgent treat for yourself. These delicious chocolates will put a smile on anyone's face!
  62. Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Christmas Chocolates - Demonstration and Tasting Evening

    Thursday 6 December @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £15.00

    We all love chocolate and what could be nicer than making your own for Christmas. Join us for an evening and we will show you how to make a selection of scrumptious truffles and package them beautifully to give away to friends and family...or save them as an indulgent treat for yourself. These delicious chocolates will put a smile on anyone's face! .
  63. Christmas Table Decorations

    Christmas Table Decorations

    Thursday 6 December @ Bay Tree Cottage, Farthingstone

    £60.00

    Spend an inspiring day with us before the chaos of Christmas sets in and discover how to create a magical setting for your Christmas Lunch and make a central floral table arrangement or garland for your festive season.