April 2022
If you’ve ever wanted to make fresh pasta from scratch and learn the trick to light and fluffy Gnocchi, then you are going to love this class! In class we are going to make Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli from scratch, including Ricotta from Scratch. We’re going to veneer some fresh herbs into the pasta for a real show stopper. We’ll also make a Garlic Prawn Spaghetti with a Dill Pesto that is a perfect light [...]
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This is the ultimate Mother’s Day Celebration. A high tea class where we have fun creating a beautiful and elegant high tea to enjoy at the end of the class. You are going to be in the good books for sure! We’re going to have a blast creating Smoked Salmon and Dill Tartlets. We’re going to make Strawberries and Cream Macarons from scratch. We’re also going to make Mini Eclairs with Salted Caramel. Let’s not [...]
Find out moreThis is the ultimate Mother’s Day Celebration. A high tea class where we have fun creating a beautiful and elegant high tea to enjoy at the end of the class. You are going to be in the good books for sure! We’re going to have a blast creating Smoked Salmon and Dill Tartlets. We’re going to make Strawberries and Cream Macarons from scratch. We’re also going to make Mini Eclairs with Salted Caramel. Let’s not [...]
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If you’re wanting to paint in watercolour and you’re not sure where to begin, then this class is just for you. Come and have fun learning the basics of this lovely medium. In this class you will go over the basics of watercolour. Including what brushes, paper, and paint you need. Everything is supplied and all you need to do is turn up, ready to have fun and create. Class will include instruction on washes, [...]
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In this class, you'll learn some fantastic fresh cheeses to make at home. Learn how to make ricotta from scratch, then make it into sweet and savoury dishes, then why not learn how to make labneh? Another specialty that looks sensational in a jar with Olive Oil. Cream cheese is next with the rich and creamy cheese, being quite simple to make. (Of course we turn it into cheesecake for our dessert) then finish it [...]
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Once you get a good risotto into your repertoire, you will never look back. Like all fantastic dishes, there’s a method for getting the flavours just right. It’s from using seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and treating them right. In this class, three risotto dishes and arancini balls for an entrée will be made, which you can learn more about by jumping onto the Post and Rail website linked below. For more information and [...]
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There’s nothing more comforting than pulling some hearty, delicious, homemade pies out of the Oven on a cold winter's day. It’s the ultimate warm hug from the kitchen. There are some wonderful hints and tips to take your baking to the next level and I can’t wait to share them. In this delicious pie class, we’re going to make a quick and easy flaky pastry from scratch. We’re going to make Chicken, Leek, and Champagne [...]
Find out moreJune 2022
If you don’t know what you’re doing when it comes time to pruning your orchard, or perhaps you think your trees could be fruiting more than they do? Then you’re going to love this class. At the end of this 4 hour hands-on class, you will have the confidence, know-how, and ability to prune and care for your fruit trees, including Citrus and Espaliering. Cindy's experience comes from a 27 year Horticulture career and an [...]
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If painting a Highland Cow at The Post and Rail sounds like a great time, then you’re going to enjoy this fun, relaxed and creative atmosphere. The best part is you don’t need any prior experience. In this fun and hands-on class, you’re going to learn how to paint a Highland Cow step by step. Most people that have come to a painting class, haven’t had much experience or any and can easily follow along, [...]
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Think of delicious warming French Food, seasonal and hearty. Welcome to The Winter French Farmhouse Feast class. In this sumptuous class, we’re going to make a three cheese souffle to die for as our entre. We’re going to make duck confit and dauphinois potatoes as well as a cassoulet fit for kings. To end our feast we are going to make a photo-worthy paris brest including the hazelnut praline. This is a definite food lovers [...]
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This is a Food lover’s feast that takes the humble vegetable and turns it into something amazing! We are making 5 dishes in this class. Set to unlock the potential of each vegetable, there are hints and tips, and methods of cooking that can really make your cooking skills sing. We’re making a Roasted Vegetable Terrine that not only looks stunning but tastes amazing. That’s whipped fetta in the picture and is a game-changer for [...]
Find out moreJuly 2022
If you’d love to let loose and paint with the most vibrant and colourful paints, then you’re going to love this class. Just in case you’re thinking you need experience, you don’t. One of the things I am most proud of is that most of the people that come to a class have never painted before, or haven’t since high school, or since having kids and the method that is taught is reassuring and seems [...]
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If you’ve never baked before or have had mixed results with your home baking, you’re going to love the hints and tips that are shared in this class. The class will start with a seeded multigrain loaf, a fruit loaf laden with sultanas and spices, and a basic white loaf that can turn into pitta bread, lavosh, focaccia, or breadsticks. By the end of the class, you’ll be confident to go home and bake up [...]
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Calling all lovers of Christmas! Bring a friend or relative or come on your own and enjoy this day of baking all the Christmas treats. Perfect for gifting teachers, friends or loved ones during this festive season. In this class we’re going to bake a deluxe cookie box, filled with gingerbread men, peanut brittle, fleur de sel Caramels and Christmas Yo Yo’s. You get to take this gift box home with you and of course [...]
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There’s nothing I love more than bringing together some favorite and special nibbles. In this class I share with you how to bring it all together with ease and fun. Perfect to continue for your festive season ahead. This class would also be great for your work show Christmas function. I can’t wait! About The Post & Rail: The Post and Rail is a Cooking, Gardening & Art School located at 7 Bill James Court [...]
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We create these four dishes from scratch and end the evening by feasting and enjoying these gorgeous flavours. Bring a loved one or come along on your own. About The Post & Rail: The Post and Rail is a Cooking & Gardening School located at 7 Bill James Court Compton, on a 5 picturesque acre property. In a normal home kitchen designed to provide a relaxed and sociable, learning experience. Please allow an extra 10 [...]
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Take your Christmas baking up a notch in this brand new class. I can’t wait to share my recipes and tips with you in this immersive, fun and delicious day. Bring a friend, or come along on your own and enjoy this festive class with me. Sunday 18th December 10am - 2pm. $165 per person. In this delicious class we’re going to make Rocky Road from scratch. Which can store for ages (but not at [...]
Find out moreJanuary 2023
A Greek Feast is like getting a warm, rib crushing hug, in a meal. If like me, you enjoy Greek Food and want to experience making some of the classic dishes that culminates in a feast at the end, then you’re really going to love this class. Sunday 15th January 10am - 2pm $165 per person. Spanokopita is one of my favourite dishes to entertain with. So simple to put together and so delicious! [...]
Find out moreMay 2023
Our first painting class of this new Highland Cow with gorgeous textured background completely sold out, so we’re offering another opportunity for the Highland Cow lovers to paint this gorgeous animal. This painting captures the Highland Cow’s unique beauty, complete with gentle face and windswept hair, all set against a stunning textural background which uses a new method that I can’t wait to share with you. This class will be held at The Post and [...]
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If cooking on an open fire sounds fun and delicious to you, then you are going to love this Camp Oven Cooking class held at The Post and Rail. Sunday 7 May - 10am to 2pm (SA Time) - $165 per person.
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This is the ultimate Mother’s Day Celebration. A high tea cooking class where we have a tone of fun creating a beautiful and elegant high tea which culminates in a joyous, shared lunch where we delight in sampling all our delicious goodies! Sunday 14th May - 10am to 2pm (SA Time) - $165 per person.
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The Post and Rail is a Cooking, Gardening & Art School located at 7 Bill James Court Compton, on a picturesque 5-acre property. Classes are held in a home kitchen designed to provide a relaxed and sociable learning experience. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, warmth, spirit of fun and love of cooking, especially the eating of delicious food with friends, old and new, after each class. Every guest in our kitchen receives a warm [...]
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If you love comfort food but don’t have the time to spend hours in the kitchen, then you’re going to love this class! I’ll show you how to use the time-saving Pressure Cooker to create a variety of delectable dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. Comfort food will no longer be confined to the weekends, bring on the mid-week luxury! The modern Pressure Cooker is nothing like the time-bombs they [...]
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We’re excited to offer a new painting class that captures the proud beauty of the Rooster and highlights his gorgeous colours. Create this colourful Rooster with a gorgeous textured background that you’d be thrilled to hang on the wall. I’ll show you all my tips and techniques for adding texture and depth, and you’ll be guided every step of the way. This class will be held at The Post and Rail in Compton, and includes [...]
Find out moreJune 2023
French cuisine is full of so many extraordinary dishes, and we’ve pulled the best of the classics together into one class that you’re going to love. In this 4-hour class, we’re going to make 5 dishes that are the epitome of French cooking and full of extraordinary flavour. Your family and friends are going to love them! Saturday 3rd June - 10am to 2pm (SA Time) - $165 per person.
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Our gorgeous Curious Fox is back, and I can’t wait to show you how you can create your own version of this cute little guy. This will be a wonderful Sunday at The Post and Rail, where we’ll enjoy morning tea, an afternoon of painting and delicious shared lunch together. A perfect day to enjoy with a friend or loved one, or just enjoy some peace and quiet for yourself. Sunday 4th June - 10am [...]
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There is nothing like having a few show-stopping desserts under your belt, and in this class, we’ve got 4 amazing dishes that everyone will love. This class is perfect for food lovers - or for those who are happy to skip the meal and just go straight for dessert! Friday 9th June - 10am to 2pm (SA Time) - $165 per person.
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We here at The Post and Rail adore brunch. This class celebrates the meal of the day that breaks the fast…… the sort of food that makes your day start with a lot of love and flavor! We're excited to cook and share these recipes with you (and eat of course!) so that you can then cook and share this utterly delicious food with your family and friends. Saturday 17th June - 10am to 2pm [...]
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If you’ve ever watched or looked up anything to do with Sourdough, you might be forgiven for thinking it’s easier to care for a new born baby! For those that know, I’m a bit of a rebel in the kitchen and over the years I’ve found ways to making Sourdough a breeze. I’m always learning what I can and can’t do with recipes until we get the essential things that are easy, to make a [...]
Find out moreDecember 2023
Back by popular demand! Mexican food is not just about heat, it’s about a wonderful combination of spices and flavours, fresh and zingy, charred and creamy, it is so delicious. There is so much to love about this cuisine, and I cannot wait to share it with you. Saturday 2 December - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm (SA Time) - $165 per person. We’re going to create 5 mouth-watering Mexican dishes, all from scratch, and [...]
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