Cookes Galley Runs Charity Cookery Demonstrations

Cookes Galley will be running a day of cookery demonstrations in association with Penny Lewis of The Culinary Cottage, Pandy in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre in the lead up to the famous Abergavenny Food Festival! There will be FOUR classes throughout the day on Thursday 18th September to get us into the foodie mood.



THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2014

10.00am – 11.00am – THE WONDERS OF BRIOCHE
With this fantastic course, you will learn all about the wonders of Brioche, it will be created with Pennys’ very own recipe, which has been carefully refined to create the most wonderful brioche which is so versatile, you will LOVE it.

11.30am – 12.30pm – THE MOST PERFECT PAELLA

In this hour slot, we will be learning all about Paella. This dish is perfect to recreate for a dinner party, or just as a midweek supper. With gorgeous King Prawns, and fragrant spices, what’s not to love about this Spanish dish?!

1.00pm – 2.00pm – BREADS FROM THE MED...

Just think about it...Baguettes, Foccacia, Ciabatta....these wonderful breads come from the heart of the Mediterranean. Learn all about how to make the perfect loaf, and then you will get to take some home with you too....

2.30pm -3.30pm – EASY CHOCOLATE DESSERTS

With this one hour masterclass you will learn everything there is to know about easy chocolate desserts...We have all been there when time isn't on your side, but you want something to wow your guests for dessert....so with this masterclass you will be able to take the recipes home to use them time and time again!!

All of the courses you will be able to taste what penny has cooked for you. Refreshments will be included throughout the day.Where possible you will go home with something from the class as a little sample of what you have been learning. It's a one off deal as it is the food festival weekend…and doing something that little bit different!

It is just £10.00 per person to join one of our classes, and ALL THE MONEY WILL GO TO:  VELINDRE CANCER CENTRE. As a little extra goodie, you will have a free raffle ticket to be in with a chance of winning an amazing prize from our raffle draw.  Booking is essential as we have limited spaces available! If you would like to book on one, two, three or all of our classes please call: 01873854060 or email: sophie@cooksgalleyltd.co.uk

September Business of the Month - Abergavenny Food Festival

Abergavenny's Food Festival is set to take place on Saturday 20th-Sunday 21st September this year with lots of wonderful activities across the town.  The Festival has been awarded 'Best Event in Wales' by the National Tourism Awards for Wales in 2013 so it won't disappoint. 

For those of you who are new to the Festival, here's how it works. The five market venues in the centre of town are all accessed on a Stroller Ticket (wristband) with free entry to children under 16 if accompanied by an adult. Within these venues (outdoor and indoor) are over 200 carefully selected top-notch exhibitors, showcasing the best of Wales, The Marches and further afield. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

There's also a rolling programme of chef demonstrations in the Market Hall, a children's Food Academy at the Castle (sponsored by Organic Centre Wales), and plenty of other entertainment too. Ir's something not to be missed! For more information visit here 

August Business of the Month - Pizzorante

 

Pizzorante is a traditional Italian restaurant. A family run restaurant, the atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming and family friendly, just like the food! Perfect for any time of day and any occasion.

Pizzorante have two new Chefs Max and Lorella fresh from Italy and they both come from le Marche (central Italy on the Adriatic coast).Max and Lorella have brought new dishes that they are presenting on the special’s boards every month, the dishes are part of the rustic regional tradition like the Venetian calf’s liver and onion or the Italian style fish stew.
Pizzorante make fresh pasta and use as much as possible fresh local produce for meat, fish and vegetables and the dishes are cooked to order.

Igino and the Pizzorante Team said they "want to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to our customers for the support they gave us from the day we opened"


Visit here for more information 

If you would like to visit this beautiful eatery please call the Pizzorante team on 01873 85 77 77