Live Online Cookery Class - Vegan Nut Cheese Online Masterclass

Vegan Nut Cheese Online Masterclass

Date and Time

Sunday 10th January 2021

11:00am - 2:30pm

Cost

£50 (£40 Concession**) inclusive of VAT 

Location

Zoom, details to be provided via email (usually the day before the class). Check your junk mail if need be!

This a past event and is no longer avaliable.
Please see our calendar for upcoming events.

The Event

Join artisan vegan cheese producer, Bruna Oliveira, to learn how to create the amazing textures, flavours and health benefits of raw, fermented nut cheese at home, to help you transition to a vegan diet..

This masterclass will include:

  • Making a delicate and versatile tasty fermented cashew cream cheese
  • Make a wonderful fermented Cranberry & Thyme fermented cheese, using cashews and almonds 
  • Make a delicate Garlic & Herb ‘Chevre’ fermented cheese, using cashews, garlic and oregano
  • Learn how to make gluten free Turmeric Crackers and fermented apple & pear chutney to enjoy with your cheeses during demo sessions 
  • Learn about the health benefits of fermenting nuts and seeds
  • Numbers limited in class
  • Invaluable online group troubleshooting support for 3 weeks following the class 
  • Extensive recipe pack with bonus recipes for fermented and non-fermented nut cheeses

For ingredients, tips on sourcing ingredients, and equipment needed see below

About Bruna Oliveira

Bruna Oliveira graduated in physiotherapy in Brazil before moving to London in 2008, where she studied Naturopathy and Naturopathic Nutrition at CNM London, in order to pursue her passion for healthy and natural living. Bruna loves creating delicious recipes with the aim of inspiring people to transform their lives through making positive changes in their diet.

Stunning photo by Emel Ernalbant

Fee*: £50 (£40 Concession**) inclusive of VAT (if you have any food allergies please email details to classes@madeinhackney.org)

*This fee is used to help fund our community meal service providing free nutritious, tasty meals to households who need them during these challenging times. 

** Concessionary rate available for students, pensioners, unemployed and low waged

Refunds: we require a minimum of 5 days' notice for any cancellations or transfers once you have booked onto a class.

EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Baking tray
  • Blender
  • Food processor (optional)
  • 3 x bowls
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper
  • Pot
  • Rolling pin
  • Small bread tin
  • 2 x squares of cheesecloth  (size: 30x30cm approx) - available at fabric stores or online OR you can use a nut milk bag OR otherwise a very thin piece of cotton fabric 

INGREDIENTS LIST 

Cheese 1 - Cream Cheese

  • 300g cashew nuts  
  • 1 vegan probiotic capsule 
  • 30g nutritional yeast 
  • 5g onion powder (optional)
  • 1 shallot (replace for white onion or leek)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives (or use spring onions)
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley
  • sea salt
  • black pepper 

Cheese 2 - Cranberry and Thyme

  • 150g cashew nuts 
  • 1 vegan probiotic capsule 
  • 100g blanched almonds 
  • 30g nutritional yeast 
  • 30ml odourless coconut oil 
  • 10g garlic powder 
  • 30ml white miso paste (or use extra nutritional yeast and garlic powder)
  • 1 lemon
  • 100g dried cranberries (or sour cherries) 
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme 

Cheese 3 - Garlic and Herb

  • 300g cashew nuts 
  • probiotic powder 1 capsule  
  • 10g nutritional yeast 
  • 5ml apple cider vinegar (ACV) 
  • 1/2 clove garlic 
  • dried oregano
  • optional: sun-dried tomatoes

TIPS ON SOURCING INGREDIENTS:

We recommend Good Club for a variety of vegan ingredients: https://www.goodclub.co.uk/sho... - you will need join the club and pay a small fee (but it can be worth it if you intend to buy items regularly)

 Vouchers: To redeem a voucher purchased on our site, please contact us to book a place. If contacting us by email please attach your voucher. If telephoning, have your voucher to hand so you can quote the voucher number. N.B. For classes exceeding our regular price of £84 an additional fee will apply

Location: Zoom, details to be provided via email (usually the day before the class). Check your junk mail if need be!

For information: classes@madeinhackney.org / 020 8442 4266

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