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28 July 2008 @ 12:45 pm
Classes4Cooks (Featuring Seafood) - Success!  

 

The second session of classes4cooks was an absolute hit!  We had so much fun!  The class was very interactive…and everyone rolled up their sleeves and got their hands “dirty” which is excellent.  


Chef Merv teaching


Cheok trying to portion the fish


Fish ready to be used (Marinated)


Whipping up your own fish parcel


Merv wrapping his fish parcel


They look like they are having fun :)


Buddies cooking together


Yvonne getting creative


Happy with their parcel


Scallops ready to be assembled


Gorgeous Veggies!


Understanding the anatomy of an oyster


Cheok the Clown

 

We learnt…we ate…we drank…and we all rolled out of madmoneymonkey ‘s home with a very full belly.  There was more than enough food to go round….everyone loved making their own DIY fish parcel (salmon), they learnt how to shuck oysters…talk about a great party trick…imagine shucking oysters for your guests just before dinner…. Impressive!  


Want one?

 

The simple cheesy scallops went down well with everyone, and they were amazed just how simple it was.  I had to stop some of them from stealing the yummy sharp cheddar.  Note to self…maybe a nice cheese board for the next class will be good.

 

We had some excess mozzarella, so I whipped up a quick Caprese salad which went down a treat.  So everyone had oysters topped with caviar and a spicy salsa, cheesy scallops, crab meat pasta, DIY fish parcel, caprese salad, orange and port trifle.  Teamed with red wine and sparkling white wine.  All for SG$80.  I think everyone had a ball…. Till the next class…any suggestions on what you might want to learn?  


I tried shucking the oysters


Tiff the 1st timer


Fruits of her labour


Success!


Happy!


Share (oysters with caviar)


With Salsa


Crab meat pasta


Full bellies


New friends




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(Anonymous) on July 28th, 2008 06:16 am (UTC)
amazing manz!
vanessafrida: Yes Sirvanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 06:49 am (UTC)
thank you :)
blissfultyrant: garfield cookblissfultyrant on July 28th, 2008 06:43 am (UTC)
I'm waiting for the next cooking session!! I wanna gooo.. keep missing out :(

anyways does the girl in 2nd pic beside merv and the one with tiff? she is my poly mate! ahh.. I forgot her name though..
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 06:49 am (UTC)
awww...we'll have one in aug...stay tuned.

I shall wait for her to respond...in case she wants to keep it quiet :)
(no subject) - tiffanyx on July 28th, 2008 11:21 am (UTC) (Expand)
Amandamadmoneymonkey on July 28th, 2008 06:45 am (UTC)
Yaay that was fun, can't wait for Class 3!!
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 06:48 am (UTC)
soon soon :)
(no subject) - madmoneymonkey on July 28th, 2008 06:59 am (UTC) (Expand)
(no subject) - vanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 07:39 am (UTC) (Expand)
(no subject) - tiffanyx on July 28th, 2008 11:21 am (UTC) (Expand)
(no subject) - crankymike on July 28th, 2008 03:56 pm (UTC) (Expand)
tumbletot: grouchytumbletot on July 28th, 2008 07:16 am (UTC)
man... i missed all the fun! :(
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 07:38 am (UTC)
no stress...there will be one next month :)
(Anonymous) on July 28th, 2008 07:33 am (UTC)
dishes to learn
hmm, dishes i'ld like to learn to cook are:
- crab (chilli with eggy gravy, or pepper) but that'll break your budget
- curry veg (which is versatile, can add yong tau hu)
- braised pork ribs (with variety of sauces, maybe tau cheo add tau pok, mushrooms, or dried oyster with lily bud black fungus or blackbean from scratch)

quite asian dishes. or anything nonya. Because I find some of these recipies become pretty much a lost art, while most of us can pick up/do the more 'western' oven grill or stir-fry dishes.

thanks, dear.
julie
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 07:42 am (UTC)
Re: dishes to learn
hmmmm let me check with the other chef...I am def not strong in nonya...
Re: dishes to learn - madmoneymonkey on July 28th, 2008 07:58 am (UTC) (Expand)
Re: dishes to learn - crankymike on July 29th, 2008 01:32 am (UTC) (Expand)
Re: dishes to learn - vanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:38 am (UTC) (Expand)
Re: dishes to learn - crankymike on July 29th, 2008 02:16 am (UTC) (Expand)
(Anonymous) on July 28th, 2008 07:49 am (UTC)
You deserve a tv show. Creative recipes. Your blog is interesting.
lowxinlianlowxinlian on July 28th, 2008 08:06 am (UTC)
a pity i missed it! everything looks goood!
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 08:08 am (UTC)
next one la :)
(no subject) - crankymike on July 28th, 2008 03:58 pm (UTC) (Expand)
(no subject) - vanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:37 am (UTC) (Expand)
cosmic_cowcosmic_cow on July 28th, 2008 09:28 am (UTC)
i had a great time.
rose and i can't wait for the next class...and we've already got another friend who wants to join in the fun too! heh.
thanks for everything! ;)
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 09:34 am (UTC)
oh goodie! Sorry i wasnt that lively...was so so so tired...i was actually physically ill when i got home...hehehe.

Amanda and I are already discussing what to teach next...stay tuned..it will be in August. :)
(no subject) - vanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 09:35 am (UTC) (Expand)
(no subject) - cosmic_cow on July 28th, 2008 09:37 am (UTC) (Expand)
(no subject) - vanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 09:40 am (UTC) (Expand)
(Anonymous) on July 28th, 2008 09:52 am (UTC)
Fantastic!
Had a really good time! I'm already looking forward to the next session. Asian theme would be good. I think a lot of people have forgotten the basics of Chinese cooking already. Rose @}--}----
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 09:55 am (UTC)
Re: Fantastic!
Hey Rose! thanks for commenting.

Sure sure...let me speak to Merv the Perv/Amanda and see if asian is possible :)

That would be fun :)
(Anonymous) on July 28th, 2008 10:02 am (UTC)
Actually any theme also can la. Its just an excuse to get together w like minded people to cook, eat and be merry. : )
Rose
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 28th, 2008 10:06 am (UTC)
that is one of the reasons we started the classes :)
Little Miss Sunshine.tiffanyx on July 28th, 2008 11:22 am (UTC)
i had a fantastic time!!

think you girls need to split class 3 into 2 bits. class 3a and class 3b. *grins*

cant wait for it! :)
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:27 am (UTC)
hahahaha erm...not sure abt that...we are still trying to decide what to teach next month
saripartygsaripartyg on July 28th, 2008 11:51 am (UTC)
Wow!!! That sure looked a lot of good fun with like minded people!! .. and the chefs are hot! Hehe
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:29 am (UTC)
yea it was great having a group of people around with the same interest....most of us were meeting for the first time, but it didn't feel that strange :)

I am glad you find Chef Merv hot...but he is taken *wink*
(Anonymous) on July 28th, 2008 12:23 pm (UTC)
So glad that it turned out so well! I'm looking forward to your Aug class.. But please do take good care.
Cath
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:31 am (UTC)
thanks babe :)
(Anonymous) on July 28th, 2008 12:27 pm (UTC)
Aiyah! Did you miss out having a group photo? For memories ma...
Cath
debbstar*debbstar on July 28th, 2008 01:56 pm (UTC)
OHHHH i finally got to see the photos!!
my office firewall wouldn't let me have a look at any of them.
i love the one of me and jojo!
Lolita, Go Homelolitapop on July 28th, 2008 11:19 pm (UTC)
hee!
(no subject) - vanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:31 am (UTC) (Expand)
renartthefoxrenartthefox on July 28th, 2008 02:24 pm (UTC)
Looks like it was a fantastic time.
vanessafrida: sleepyvanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:33 am (UTC)
it was! i just wish i wasn't so tired...wasnt the most social that night
run like madmarkngkb on July 28th, 2008 05:27 pm (UTC)
Thanks for the class Vanessa,. Totally made my week.

However, I think I need to go running soon. *urp*
vanessafrida: Yes Sirvanessafrida on July 29th, 2008 01:39 am (UTC)
You are most welcome! We are glad you had fun, and thanks for making it on such short notice :)
The World Is My Oyster: jokerpearljamz on July 29th, 2008 04:06 pm (UTC)
it looks so much fun!!
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 30th, 2008 01:56 am (UTC)
it was! can't wait for the next class in Aug..we are already working out the dishes :)
cookie_chefcookie_chef on July 29th, 2008 09:56 pm (UTC)
It looks like all your participants had a wonderful time!
vanessafrida: vanessafrida on July 30th, 2008 01:58 am (UTC)
yea...i think they did....feeding them alcohol i am sure helps :) hehehehe
wondergal16wondergal16 on July 30th, 2008 08:14 am (UTC)
can't find the aged sharp cheddar
I've been to 2 cold storages and I can't find the cheese for the cheesy scallops! They have a whole host of other cheeses under that brand but not the one you used. Could I have the full name of the cheese again? Thanks. Rose : )
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 30th, 2008 08:19 am (UTC)
Re: can't find the aged sharp cheddar
Oh man, i don't remember! I have seen it at Holland V and Jelita's cold storage...i only recognise the packing...
I think it is a white label with a blue logo...fresh something....so sorry!
(Anonymous) on July 31st, 2008 04:58 am (UTC)
I was having my niang dou fu lunch @ People's Park Complex 2 days ago. Happened to be seated facing in front of the famous Yong Xiang Niang Dou Fu. (Thought it was closed, hence bought my lunch at another store.) Recalled about what mum said about no real fishballs sold at fishball noodle store these days.. If you can teach me how to make the real fishpaste, it would really be lovely! Can use it in your niang dou fun & steam egg custard that you've posted =P~ (Sorry, not much of a suggestion though)
Cath
vanessafridavanessafrida on July 31st, 2008 06:06 am (UTC)
we might do a budget meal class one day...and this can be included...we have almost nailed down what we are teaching for the next class already :)
(no subject) - (Anonymous) on July 31st, 2008 07:05 am (UTC) (Expand)
(no subject) - vanessafrida on July 31st, 2008 07:07 am (UTC) (Expand)
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