Learn new skills, eat fresh local produce at pasta classes

Earlier this month a pasta class and lunch was held in the gardens of Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove and Vineyard, with tickets selling out within a matter of days.

Foodie Shots' Kat Lynn and Kate Stewart Moore from Bunnyconnellen Olives and Vineyard.

A pasta class which aims to support local producers, teach people a new skill and share a meal together was a sold-out event recently.

Earlier this month Foodie Shots ran its largest pasta class and lunch to-date in the gardens of Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove and Vineyard.

All 30 tickets sold out within a matter of days and Foodie Shots owner Kat Lynn said it was a way to connect people and create memories.

Chef Stephen Simon from Downs Hospitality and Training.

The class was an exercise of collaboration with chef Stephen Simon from Downs Hospitality and Training.

“There is a gap in the market and we’re filling this void. People are looking for experiences and wanting to connect with their local community,” Ms Lynn said.

The class uses ingredients from local producers including eggs from Freestone Valley Farms, tomatoes from Sam’s Fruit Shop at Dalveen on the Granite Belt, herbs straight from backyards and Bunnyconnellen’s vegie garden and oil from Bunnyconnellen.

Attendee Kearin Lowry said it was so much more than your average demonstration.

“We were treated to a long table set among the thriving vegetable and herb garden,” she said.

Making pasta at Foodie Shots' Pasta Class at Bunnyconnellen Olives and Vineyard.

“This one class has reignited my love of cooking, a daily chore has new life with delicious

and easy pasta made fresh.”

Next year Foodie Shots and Downs Hospitality and Training are planning to introduce another two types of classes into the program.