UWA Extension

Love cheese, but need to avoid lactose? Join Pam and Tanya from The Cheese Maker for a delightful evening tasting and learning how to make lactose-free yoghurt, yoghurt cheese, cream cheese, quark, mascarpone, ricotta, paneer and sour cream. See how simple and cost effective it is to make these delicious lactose-free cheeses and dairy products at home. Imagine being able to have your fill of dairy products without suffering the ill effects caused by lactose intolerance. Or being abl... [More]

Come and have fun learning the rustic art of home cheese making with The Cheese Maker. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to make delicious semi-hard farmhouse cheese and the unique tricks to creating the flavoured varieties. The day includes tastings, lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and cheese to take home. Imagine being able to fill your next cheese board with wonderful semi-hard farmhouse cheese creations, surprising friends and family with your new culinary skills. You ... [More]

Do you know your Hefeweizen from your Dopplebock? What do oatmeal or cherries have to do with modern beers? With so many varieties of beer now brewed, find out where the world of beer has been, and where it is going. Sip your way through some of the world’s best ales and lagers, contrasting time-tested brewing techniques and ingredients with modern spins on classic styles. There will be tastings from six beers (80ml each), with morsels to match. The beers will be confirmed closer to... [More]

Join James of Talijancich Wines for a special tasting sensation. Discover the differences between liqueurs aged from one year to 45 years old, comparing Talijancich’s famous muscat, a liqueur shiraz and the Pedro Ximenes liqueur. Learn the wines' histories, watch how James blends, try blending yourself, and have a taste and a chat. James Talijancich is a third generation winemaker at Talijancich Wines in the Swan Valley. Talijancich Wines are known for their rich character and compl... [More]

Hop on the bus and journey to the Swan Valley for a memorable Aboriginal experience. Aboriginal stories and art go hand in hand, as you will discover when you spend time with elder Sheila Humphries. Then it’s back on the bus to visit Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery to taste gourmet bush tucker. A visit to the Valley wouldn’t be complete without a wine tasting and delectable lunch at the award-winning Chester’s Restaurant and Heafod Glen Winery. A private art class with Aboriginal elder ... [More]

Want to create beautifully presented cakes like a professional? Then this is the place to start. An introduction to cake decorating with ganache and fondant for the complete novice. During this demonstration class you will learn invaluable decorating techniques and skills to help you create your own cakes with pizazz! Watch a demonstration on the fundamentals of cake decorating. See the correct techniques and tools to complete a perfect result. OUTLINE Leveling and preparing a cake ... [More]

Come and have fun learning the rustic art of home cheese making with The Cheese Maker. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to make delicious classic cheeses: fetta, ricotta, baked ricotta, paneer, yoghurt and yoghurt cheese; plus variations. Enjoy making preservative-free yoghurts and cheeses and delight in the beautiful gifts and treats you can create. Tastings, lunch, and morning and afternoon tea are provided. Imagine gifting your own beautifully prepared marinated fettas, ... [More]

Learn how olives grow and are transformed into extra virgin olive oil. Join popular olive and oil specialist Stan Kailis and the Ganz family at their olive orchard in Carabooda. Walk through the olive groves, discover different varieties and learn which are the best for olive oil production. See how olive oil is made and experience a variety of aromas and flavours as well as learning the nutritional and health benefits of olive oil. OUTLINE Learn how to taste olive oils and pointers... [More]

Learn the answers to all your questions about olive oil compared to other common edible oils, salad oils, specialty oils and hard fats in relation to usage, health and the Mediterranean diet. Discover the process of making extra virgin and cold pressed olive oil and its use in the preparation of hot and cold dishes and the Mediterranean diet. Enjoy olive oil tasting and sampling a simple typical food prepared with olive oil. THINGS TO KNOW Notes will be provided. Feel free to bring ... [More]

Cool down from the summer heat and sample a range of sparkling wines in the Lounge Bar, upstairs at the beautiful University Club, UWA. Platters of nibbles will be provided to complement the bubbles, and Paul will take you through his selection. THINGS TO KNOW This will be held at the University Club. There is paid parking available till 5pm, after which, parking is free. However, if you are planning on consuming all the wine provided, please ensure that you have organised a lift or... [More]