Pear Tree Lane

MARCH/APRIL/MAY

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Sunday March 11th LUSCIOUS SUMMER LUNCH
last chance to experience the gorgeous flavours of late summer.

Gazpacho soup
Baked peppers Piedmontese
Pan fried chicken on couscous
Fresh berry trifle

And more…

Sunday March 25th ITALIAN DINNER DAY
A repeat of the very popular Italian Day.

Fresh pasta
Mascarpone cheese
Tiramisu
Gorgeous white risotto
Hunter's chicken
Washed down with a glass of light Italian red bubbles

Sunday 16th April LUSCIOUS AUTUMN LUNCH 2012
a new class embracing all the flavours and colours of autumn.

Sunday 25th April SCONES, SOUPS, CHUTNEYS AND PIES

Discover the secrets of savoury and date and citrus scones
We make three soups including cauliflower and blue cheese
Roast red pepper sauce
Salmon and spinach pie
And the gorgeously wintery warming apple raisin filo tart

A good winter's day in the kitchen!

Sunday 13th May LUSCIOUS AUTUMN LUNCH 2010

I do hope there is something there that appeals.

NEW SUMMER COOKING EXPERIENCES

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Sunday November 27th ..... Christmas Platter Day

Sunday 4th December ........Luscious Spring Lunch

Sunday 11th December ...... Christmas Platter Day

Sunday 29th January .........Luscious Summer Lunch

Sunday 19th February ....... Lazy Summer Picnic Day

Sunday 26th February ....... Luscious Summer Lunch

Do hope there is something there that appeals !

WINTER MENU

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SOUPS, SCONES, CHUTNEYS AND PIES DAY

Luscious thick chunky winter vegetable soup w/ lentils, beans and salami
Creamy cauliflower and blue cheese soup
Clear mushroom consomme soup
Pear and date chutney with delicious indian spices and the roasted red pepper sauce
A delicious savoury pie filled with a salmon fillet, wilted spinach and horseradish/lemon cream cheese
Apple, apricot and raisin filo pastry pie

The next one of these classes is on next Sunday 10th July and there are currently 4 places left!

LUSCIOUS LATE WINTER LUNCH

Curried pumpkin and parsnip soup
Beef wellington
Cassoulet w/ spicy chirizo and haricot beans
Spinach and feta tart
Roasted carrots w/ cumin, honey and orange, potato and pear gratin
Apple and almond pudding w/ creme anglais

The rest will be a surprise on the day !

The class on August 21st is full, but there are still several places left on Sunday 25th September.

THE BAKERS DAY

yeast breads
non yeast breads
sourdough
pizza
calzone
brioche
enriched doughs with fruity flavours
pasties

"A winters day in a warm kitchen with the sweet smells of baking!"

The class on Sunday August 7th is full but I am hoping to run another later in the year, let me know if you would be interested.

PLATTER DAY

pesto
apenade
crostini
foccacca bread
roasted blue cheese
mushrooms and red onion jam
pate maison
salmon roulade
chocolate, mousse and meringues

All set to entertain with gorgeous platters !

That class is on Sunday 11th September and there are 5 places left.

NEW EXPERIENCES THIS WINTER

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Sunday July 10th Soups, Scones, Chutneys and Pies Day
Sunday July 24th Luscious Late Winter Lunch
Sunday August 7th The Bakers Day
Sunday August 21st Luscious Late Winter Lunch
Sunday September 11th The Platter Day
Sunday September 25th Luscious Late Winter Lunch

LUSCIOUS WINTER LUNCH MENU

2011-05-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

There are a few spots still available.
Sunday 15th May (1 place left)
Sunday 19th June (several places left)

Menu

CODDLED EGGS
FRENCH ONION SOUP W/ CHEESY CROUTONS
MOUSSAKA
LEEK AND BLUE CHEESE TART
ROAST PUMPKIN SALAD
BAKED POTATOES STUFFED WITH BACON AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
WINTER COLESLAW WITH YOGHURT MAYO
BRUSSELS W/ BACON
TARTE TARTIN
BAKED WINTER FRUIT SALAD
STICKY DATE PUDDING W/ TOFFEE SAUCE

THE SHOW MUST GO ON !

2011-03-27T19:18:00.000-07:00

A month after the earthquake and Peartree Lane Cooking Experience is up and running again.

The house did sustain quite a bit of damage, but the lovely old girl has strong bones. Being timber framed, the structure of the building has remained upright and steady. The 150 year old plaster lining the older part of the house all came off and there will be a bit of time spent rebuilding that .

The good news for the cooking school is that the kitchen and the courtyard are all cleaned up and ready for action.

I am sorry to those who had their classes cancelled, and have rescheduled the Luscious Summer Lunch to Sunday 10th April.

Programme for APRIL, MAY and JUNE :

Sunday April 10th Luscious Summer Lunch

Sunday May 1st Italian Dinner Day

Sunday May 15th Luscious Winter Lunch

Sunday June 5th Scones, Soups, Chutneys and Pies

Sunday June 19th Luscious Winter Lunch

The day starts at 10am and finishes about 3.30pm.

The cost is $85 per person which includes a luscious lunch together, a glass of wine and all the recipes to take home.

LUSCIOUS SUMMER LUNCH MENU

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A FABULOUS TASTE OF GOLDEN SUNLIT SUMMER

Sunday 30th January - *three places left*

Sunday 27th February - *nine places left*

Sunday 27th March - *full*

Menu

Courgette, Pea and Mint Fritters w/ Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
Warm Salmon Carpaccio w/ Green Beans and Caper Berries
Flat Breads cooked on a grill pan
Whole Fish baked en Papillote w/ Dill, Coriander and Lemon
Warm Marinated Lamb Salad on Quinoa, Red Rice and wild Salad Greens
Asian Eggplant, roast Red Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Olive and new Potato Salad with Anchovy Dressing
Courgette, Green Bean, Snow Pea, Broccolini and Feta Salad with fresh Dill, Chives, Virgin Olive oil and lemon juice
Vanilla Panna Cotta w/ Plum, Red Wine and Cinnamon Jelly
Blackcurrant Summer Pudding
Get in quick!

PROGRAMME FOR JANUARY , FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2011

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Sunday 16th January - Luscious Summer Lunch
Sunday 23rd January - Lazy Summer Picnic Day
Sunday 30th January - Luscious Summer Lunch

Sunday 13th February - Lazy Summer Picnic Day
Sunday 27th February - Luscious Summer Lunch

Sunday 13th March - Platter Day
Sunday 27th March - Luscious Summer Lunch

The days run from 10 until 3.30 ish
The cost is $85 per person .... which includes a luscious lunch together and glass of wine.

Call or email me now.

GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE

2010-11-17T19:53:00.000-08:00

I have had some gift vouchers printed just in time for you to give away as great Christmas presents !!
The vouchers are valid for a year, and the cards have all the info people will need when coming in for a class.

To buy a gift voucher, just send me a cheque and your address and I will post it to you.

CHRISTMAS PLATTER DAYs filled up fast, so I have added two more in December.

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Saturday December 4th
Saturday December 11th

Both classes have some places left on them at this stage...

The Christmas Platter day is a collection of seasonal, festive delicacies to entertain in a relaxed fashion over the holiday period.

Included:

pestos
pate
colourful terrines
salmon gravalax
asparagus
strawberries
cranberries and chicken
fresh herbs
edible flowers
mincemeat delights

The day starts at 10am and finishes about 3.30pm.

Luscious Spring Lunch

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To be held on Sunday 14th November and Sunday 19th December.

The menu

Smoked fish pate w/ oatcakes

Asparagus w/ slow roast tomatoes, roast mushrooms and Hollandaise on toasted ciabatta

Lemon scented Scallops with herby new potatoes and citrus mayo

Chicken and Mushroom filo parcels

Spring green garden vegetables with feta and preserved lemons

Chargrilled baby carrots with orange segments, hazelnuts and raspberry vinaigrette

Strawberry tart w/ creme pastiserrie and cranberry jelly

Honeyed yoghurt

All new experiences!

2010-07-20T19:39:00.000-07:00

Sunday 19th September - LUSCIOUS SPRING LUNCH ... a new lunch menu using spring seasonal produce
Sunday 26th September - ITALIAN DINNER DAY - a repeat of our very successful day
Sunday 14th November - LUSCIOUS SPRING LUNCH
Sunday 5th December - CHRISTMAS PLATTER DAY....... making platter goodies with a Festive touch
Sunday 12th December - CHRISTMAS PLATTER DAY
Sunday 19th December - LUSCIOUS SPRING LUNCH

Italian Dinner Day - Sunday July 25th

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The Menu:

Brushcetta
Insalata
Fresh Pasta
Rissotto
Pollo Alla Cacciatora (Hunters Chicken)
Taramisu
Pears Poached in Red Wine

Sunday July 25th

10am - 3:30ish

You will leave Peartree Lane with a little sample box, copies of each of the recipes and brimming with inspiration.

The cost for the day is $85 and we can cater for up to 12 people.

For more enquiries and to make a booking, please contact Penny.

**Sold Out!**

The Luscious Winter Lunch Days

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The Menu:

Tomato, roast red pepper and smoked paprika soup with wholemeal country loaf
Caramalised onion and blue cheese tart
Marinated lamb backstrap with fresh apple, mint and chilli chutney
Roast winter vegetable salad with bacon, saffron and roasted lemons
Braised red cabbage
Harvest fruits upside down cake with orange sauce and honeyed yoghurt

Sunday June 13th
Sunday July 11th
Sunday August 15th

The only thing left to do after that is to pop the champagne cork, set the table and all sit down to enjoy the lunch and each others’ company.

You will leave Peartree Lane with a little sample box, copies of each of the recipes and brimming with inspiration.

The cost for the day is $85 and we can cater for up to 12 people.

For more enquiries and to make a booking, please contact Penny.

pennywenlock@gmail.com

03 332 8518

And more...

The Platter Day ....
May 30th
June 27th

The Italian Dinner Day ....
July 25th

The Cakes and Puddings day ....
August 29th

Info coming soon.

The Luscious Lunch Days

2010-03-21T23:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Peartree Lane Cooking Experience, led by Penny Wenlock and ably assisted by Annie Smale.

Penny and Annie have worked together for six years, cooking together at the famous Pukeko Junction Cafe, catering for various weddings and functions including for thousands at the Manderlay Garden Show.

Peartree Lane
We have called this a Cooking Experience as the day is held in a lovely historic house – the original wooden homestead in the Hillsborough Valley, built in the 1800's, with wide verandahs and a sunny courtyard, all set in a garden of mature trees and raised vegetable beds.

The first experiences will be held on:

The Luscious Lunch Day
Sunday 28th March (gone)
Subday 18th April (gone)
Sunday 16th May

The Platter Day
Sunday 30th May

The day
On arriving at Peartree Lane at about 10am, we’ll start the day with coffee and a little something in the courtyard if it’s sunny or around the roaring fire in the drawing room if not.

This is a time to say hello and talk about what we will do during the day.
Back in the kitchen, sitting around the big table or perched on high stools, we will demonstrate how to re-create the little something you have just eaten ... giving you one to take home! Then we move on to lunch.

On the menu
• Fresh salmon, capers and coriander baked in paper served with herby mayo
• Chicken breast stuffed with feta, prunes and pickled red pepper
• Curried kumara and cashew nut filo parcel
• Three salads
• Crème brulée
• Italian rice pudding
• Seasonal roasted fruit with bay leaves

The only thing left to do after that is to pop the champagne cork, set the table and all sit down to enjoy the lunch and each others’ company.

You will leave Peartree Lane with a little sample box, copies of each of the recipes and brimming with inspiration.

The cost for the day is $85 and we can cater for up to 12 people.

Peartree Lane Experiences planned for the future include:
The Platter Day
The Italian Dinner Day
The Cakes and Puddings Day
and each month a Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Day.

For more enquiries and to make a booking, please contact Penny.

pennywenlock@gmail.com

03 332 8518