Join us on Zoom for a Christmas Cook-along and learn how to prepare authentic heritage dishes this festive season. This series of three themed cooking demonstrations will stream live from the kitchens at Como House, Rippon Lea Estate and The Heights, while our hosts guide you through the recipes and share interesting historical information regarding the customs, traditions and stories of each dish. Book your preferred session (or all three) via the links below.
Mrs Lenoard’s Plum Pudding
Live from the heritage kitchen at Como House
Sat, 21 Nov 2020 3:00 PM – 4:00 pm
Fancy creating Christmas culinary delights of Christmas past?
Enjoy working alongside ‘Cook’ and create Christmas cheer of yesteryear. Hear fascinating tales of Victorian traditions and kitchen lore as you are guided through the baking process, from measuring ingredients to presentation.
Our recipe comes from a never before published Victorian manuscript – a treasure in the National Trust’s collection. A handwritten cookbook of recipes passed down from generation to generation. Mrs Lenoard shared her Plum Pudding recipe with the Tuckwell girls before they emigrated to Australia in the 1850s. You can now sample an authentic tried and tested recipe that is over 170 years old.
We will send you the recipe and ingredients list to help you pre-plan for the cook-along.
Join us live on Zoom for an hour of Christmas cheer and interact via the webinar chat during the food preparation.
book here
Salmon en croûte
Live from the heritage kitchen at RIPPON LEA ESTATE
Sat, 28 NOV 2020 3:00 PM – 4:00 pm
Join us in Rippon Lea’s authentic 1890s kitchen to make delicious seafood a’la mode.
This Christmas why not feast with high Victorian extravagance.
Learn how to shuck oysters like a professional and make an impressive Salmon en croûte. Sir Frederick Sargood’s cook will share her secrets and tips and take you on a historical culinary adventure. Find out about our local culinary history and the fashionable dishes of the day.
Prepare a tray of oysters to amaze your friends, whilst the baked salmon will impress without the hard work.
We will send you the recipe and ingredients list to help you pre-plan for the cook-along.
Join us live on Zoom for an hour of Christmas cheer and interact via the webinar chat during the food preparation.
book here
Christmas Cocktails and Canapes
Live from the kitchen at the heights
Sat, 5 DEC 2020 3:00 PM – 4:00 pm
Join Gunda Brunswick in the kitchen at The Heights and recreate a stylish Christmas menu of cocktails and canapes in our 1930s kitchens.
As Christmas draws closer and the party season nears, celebrate with savoire-faire and join The Heights Housekeeper Gunda Brunswick as you learn all the ‘ins and outs’ of hosting the perfect drinks party – 1930s style.
Prepare canapes and drinks for an evening soiree and discover fun facts and untold stories as you are guided through the preparation of these authentic vintage treats.
On the menu are Sardine Canapes, Anchovy Butter, Devilled Almonds complimented by Ginger Cocktails and traditional Christmas Eggnog.
We will send you the recipe and ingredients list to help you pre-plan for the cook-along.
Join us live on Zoom for an hour of Christmas cheer and interact via the webinar chat during the food preparation.
book here
Free for National Trust members.
