Christmas Aga with Sarah Whitaker

Christmas Aga comes around again so quickly!

Sarah was here today, showing us some great new ideas and recipes for Christmas, whilst showing everyone around the Aga, how to use it efficiently and effectively.

We discussed what can be made ahead and frozen for the festive period.

Talked about pans, trays, dishes

Sarah shared tips galore and answered some great questions.

Here is just a small selection of what Sarah managed to cook in just 2 hours!

Shredded stir fried brussel sprouts, delicious!

Courgette and carrot bake, perfect for vegetarians or as a side dish

Banana and pecan pudding cake

Here's the glorious slow cooked turkey, along with smoked haddock tart, chicken & apricot casserole, cauliflower souffle and everyday sides such as roast potatoes, rice, beans and gravy!

Sarah will be back at Treetops in the New Year.

Autumn Aga with Sarah

Sarah was here yesterday taking us through some great new Autumnal recipes

Great tips on using the Aga, interesting ingredients and freezing ideas.

The pudding was a huge hit, Sarah made some pastry with cocoa powder in it and turned it into a gorgeous raspberry and chocolate tart.

Below are some delicious cheese biscuits, ideal as a canape.

We had a variety of main dishes, but this was the most popular, a warming smoky fish pie.

After Sarah's demonstration, everyone enjoyed a tasting lunch of all the food cooked.

I love this photo of my Aga post Sarah's washing up!  All her useful pots drying out before taking them home! 

And finally, here is a roasted butternut squash!

They are lethal to peel and chop, so in Aga-Land, apparently we can just throw it into the roasting oven whole for 45 minutes, then afterwards blitz it, skin, seeds and all (think of all that fibre) and use it in making a delicious butternut squash soup. 

Sarah will be back on Thursday 30 November for our Christmas class, this will be about entertaining and preparing for Christmas parties and get-togethers.  Delicious ideas that can be prepared ahead, or frozen.  With plenty of help and support on using your Aga over the Christmas season.

9:45am - 1:30pm

£70

Christmas Aga Class with Sarah Whitaker

Sarah was here yesterday for our Christmas Aga Class

The Aga managed to produce an amazing amount of food in two hours and Sarah supplied everyone with loads of brilliant tips and advice to make Christmas with an Aga much easier. 

Best of all was Sarah's advice on which recipes can be made now and frozen (or hidden!)

We had Beef Wellington, a marmalade glazed ham, a delicious tart for vegetarians and a variety of vegetables, including Brussel Sprouts, which were delicious, simply roasted in sesame oil with sesame seeds stirred in afterwards.

The trifle was very popular, having made chocolate muffins Sarah used them to line the bottom of the bowl, followed by sparkling cranberries that had been cooked and soaked with other great flavours, and the toppings included cream, mascarpone, custard and white chocolate!

After the demonstration everyone sat down for a lovely festive tasting lunch 

 

Our Autumn Art and Aga Class Dates

We are taking bookings for next term's classes and have a great variety available.

Claire Warner is back for our Art classes and Sarah Whitaker for our Aga classes. 

A Day at the Beach

Cromer/Norfolk Watercolour

Tuesday 27 September

Hares Watercolour

Tuesday 4 October

Autumn Berries Watercolour

Tuesday 11 October

An Autumn Landscape Watercolour

Thursday 10 November

Winter Scene Watercolour

Wednesday 16 November

Acrylics Collage Seascape

** NEW **

Friday 25 November

Winter Scene Pen & Wash

Wednesday 30 November

All Art classes run from 9.30am - approx 3pm and cost £70 (** except Acrylics Collage which costs £75).  This includes all of your materials, a 2 course lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

We have our very popular Aga Class next term:

Christmas Aga

(this year it will feature Beef) 

Friday 4 November

This class is perfect whether you are new to an Aga or have owned one for years, with lots of great ideas and tips, Sarah shows you how to use the Aga efficiently, how to maintain temperatures whilst cooking and shares delicious recipes.

There is plenty of time to ask questions.

We finish the demo with a delicious tasting lunch of all the food cooked, along with a glass of wine.

Sarah brings with her a Travelling Shop, full of useful items for the kitchen including all her recipe books.

The class run from 9.45am - approx 1pm and costs £65.

To book your Art or Aga classes please email me at Treetops to guarantee your place.

Springtime Aga with Sarah Whitaker

It was lovely to have Sarah back on Friday for our Springtime Aga Class, delicious recipes, top tips and some great questions from the floor!

In the two hours, Sarah managed to fill every oven of my 4 door Aga and made a spiced lamb casserole, some tasty sea bass, new potatoes, a lentil and aubergine daal, a courgette tart, bread, a prawn and avocado salad, mushroom tarte tatin.

For pudding there were some gorgeous honey and ginger peaches, and an upside down toffee pudding.

And just to continue to show how the Aga can roast, grill, bake, steam, simmer etc, Sarah showed the speedy fried egg trick and the Aga Popcorn! Great fun.

After Sarah's demo, there was time for a tasting lunch of all the food cooked and an opportunity to pick up some bargains in her travelling shop of kitchen goodies.

Sarah will be back here for Summer Aga on Friday 6 May.  

10am - 1.30pm

£65

To book please email me

emily @treetops-newbury.co.uk

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope you had a lovely Christmas and are fighting fit for the start of 2016.

Here is an up to date list of which classes are available this term with places:

Pen & Wash

with Claire Warner

Friday 22 January

9.30am - approx 3pm

£70

A Misty Morning Watercolour

with Claire Warner

Wednesday 3 February

9.30am - approx 3pm

£70

Springtime Aga Cookery

with Sarah Whitaker

Friday 5 February

9.45am - 1:30pm

£65

Wild Animals Watercolour

with Claire Warner

Tuesday 9 February

9.30am - approx 3pm

£70

We look forward to seeing you soon