Boroondara calendar of events

Learn how to make sourdough at home. Taught by Sandy Bennett. Participants will learn step-by-step, have the opportunity to ask questions and receive take-home notes.

Chef Joe Vargetto launched his first book Siciliano, which comprises Sicilian recipes, in November 2020 last year. This masterclass will see Joe demonstrate how to make a series of dishes from the book while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine. A copy of Siciliano will also be available at a discounted price with your ticket.

Chef Joe Vargetto launched his first book Siciliano, which comprises Sicilian recipes, in November 2020 last year. This masterclass will see Joe demonstrate how to make a series of dishes from the book while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine. A copy of Siciliano will also be available at a discounted price with your ticket.

Shella will teach you how to making the following vegetarian Persian recipes: shirazi salad (summer salad with fresh herbs and vegetables); tahchin (golden buttery crispy saffron rice cake layered with vegetables and aromatic spices) and mesh om ali (pleated sheets of filo pastry, soaked and flavoured with sweetened condensed milk and topped ground cinnamon and a sprinkle of nuts).

Second Thursday of every month except for January and December.

2020 Speakers and topics
13 Feb: Jane Tonkin on tonkin bulbs.
12 Mar: Penny Woodward on growing garlic.
9 Apr: Jo Reitz on painting your garden.
14 May: Andrew Raper on rhododendrons.
11 Jun: Ellen Swansson on gardening through the library.
9 Jul: AGM.
13 Aug: Gerald Hughes on using technology.
10 Sep: Jill Bryant on herb trees.
8 Oct: Susan Murphy on Boroondara historical trees.
12 Nov: Club Members on their gardens.

2019 Speakers and topics
14 Feb: Liz Caspar on wicking beds.
14 Mar: Peter Allan on permaculture.
11 Apr: Ken Smithies on bee hotels.
09 May: Melissa King on gardening in pots.
13 Jun: Luke Peterson on how to bend without breaking.
11 Jul: Don Rickerby on 40th birthday celebration.
08 Aug: AGM and members’ lunch.
12 Sep: Anne Vale on heriscapes and heritage gardens.
10 Oct: Helen Lovel on Neutrog.
14 Nov: Katrina Forstner on smart composting.

Learn how to make dumplings from scratch. Afterwards, sit down and enjoy the dumplings you made for lunch.

Hear from registered dietician, Alain, on the best ways to eat to promote healthy ageing, and to improve your wellbeing. He will cover a range of topics to include weight loss, healthy cooking, stress reduction and reading food labels. Suitable for all ages, including parents and seniors.

Chef Joe Vargetto launched his first book Siciliano, which comprises Sicilian recipes, in November 2020 last year. This masterclass will see Joe demonstrate how to make a series of dishes from the book while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine. A copy of Siciliano will also be available at a discounted price with your ticket.

Learn all the requirements for establishing a productive veggie plot at home including all the information needed to prepare your soil, plant the right vegetables, care for them accordingly and manage pest and disease issues as they arise. Led by qualified horticulturists, Nicola and Harry.

Chef Joe Vargetto launched his first book Siciliano, which comprises Sicilian recipes, in November 2020 last year. This masterclass will see Joe demonstrate how to make a series of dishes from the book while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine. A copy of Siciliano will also be available at a discounted price with your ticket.

Experience the tastes, smells and sounds of Sri Lankan cooking. You will make two different curries, coconut sambal and a side dish. Afterwards, you’ll sit down and enjoy a Sri Lankan feast.

Chef Joe Vargetto will share his tips on how to make slow cooked meals while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine.

Chef Joe Vargetto will share his tips on how to make slow cooked meals while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine.

Winters are cold and snowy in Bulgaria so dishes served at this time of the year are rich, hearty and delicious. In this workshop, you will learn how to make a Bulgarian moussaka and traditional accompaniments.

Learn how to make sourdough at home. Taught by Sandy Bennett. Participants will learn step-by-step, have the opportunity to ask questions and receive take-home notes.

Second Thursday of every month except for January and December.

2020 Speakers and topics
13 Feb: Jane Tonkin on tonkin bulbs.
12 Mar: Penny Woodward on growing garlic.
9 Apr: Jo Reitz on painting your garden.
14 May: Andrew Raper on rhododendrons.
11 Jun: Ellen Swansson on gardening through the library.
9 Jul: AGM.
13 Aug: Gerald Hughes on using technology.
10 Sep: Jill Bryant on herb trees.
8 Oct: Susan Murphy on Boroondara historical trees.
12 Nov: Club Members on their gardens.

2019 Speakers and topics
14 Feb: Liz Caspar on wicking beds.
14 Mar: Peter Allan on permaculture.
11 Apr: Ken Smithies on bee hotels.
09 May: Melissa King on gardening in pots.
13 Jun: Luke Peterson on how to bend without breaking.
11 Jul: Don Rickerby on 40th birthday celebration.
08 Aug: AGM and members’ lunch.
12 Sep: Anne Vale on heriscapes and heritage gardens.
10 Oct: Helen Lovel on Neutrog.
14 Nov: Katrina Forstner on smart composting.

Learn from Emma Grace how to make and take home two wraps. Includes complimentary bubbles, cheese and all materials.

Learn how to make your own kombucha (a fermented probiotic drink). This workshop will cover the history of kombucha, how to make it, what can go wrong and why. You will also learn about the health benefits, such as the detoxifying and anti-inflammatory effects. Includes tasting of some flavoured Kombucha and comprehensive instruction handout. On the night, you can buy your very own ‘scoby’ with starter tea, for $30 (cash only), so you can get started brewing at home.

Chef Joe Vargetto will share his tips on how to make slow cooked meals while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine.

Chef Joe Vargetto will share his tips on how to make slow cooked meals while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine.

Learn how to make tough-crusted and dense sourdough bread. Sourdough is made through the process of fermentation, a natural leavening which produces the perfect breakfast staple. You’ll learn why sourdough is simply the best bread, get yourself a sourdough starter and some loaves.

Arzu will show you the health benefits of both Mediterranean and plant-based cooking by demonstrating how to make three vegan dishes.

Chef Joe Vargetto will demonstrate how to use truffles within dishes while guests get to enjoy a tasting of each of the dishes accompanied with wine.

Second Thursday of every month except for January and December.

2020 Speakers and topics
13 Feb: Jane Tonkin on tonkin bulbs.
12 Mar: Penny Woodward on growing garlic.
9 Apr: Jo Reitz on painting your garden.
14 May: Andrew Raper on rhododendrons.
11 Jun: Ellen Swansson on gardening through the library.
9 Jul: AGM.
13 Aug: Gerald Hughes on using technology.
10 Sep: Jill Bryant on herb trees.
8 Oct: Susan Murphy on Boroondara historical trees.
12 Nov: Club Members on their gardens.

2019 Speakers and topics
14 Feb: Liz Caspar on wicking beds.
14 Mar: Peter Allan on permaculture.
11 Apr: Ken Smithies on bee hotels.
09 May: Melissa King on gardening in pots.
13 Jun: Luke Peterson on how to bend without breaking.
11 Jul: Don Rickerby on 40th birthday celebration.
08 Aug: AGM and members’ lunch.
12 Sep: Anne Vale on heriscapes and heritage gardens.
10 Oct: Helen Lovel on Neutrog.
14 Nov: Katrina Forstner on smart composting.

Chef Joe Vargetto will demonstrate how to use truffles within dishes while guests get to enjoy a tasting of each of the dishes accompanied with wine.

Chef Joe Vargetto will demonstrate how to use truffles within dishes while guests get to enjoy a tasting of each of the dishes accompanied with wine.

Chef Joe Vargetto will demonstrate how to use truffles within dishes while guests get to enjoy a tasting of each of the dishes accompanied with wine.

Second Thursday of every month except for January and December.

2020 Speakers and topics
13 Feb: Jane Tonkin on tonkin bulbs.
12 Mar: Penny Woodward on growing garlic.
9 Apr: Jo Reitz on painting your garden.
14 May: Andrew Raper on rhododendrons.
11 Jun: Ellen Swansson on gardening through the library.
9 Jul: AGM.
13 Aug: Gerald Hughes on using technology.
10 Sep: Jill Bryant on herb trees.
8 Oct: Susan Murphy on Boroondara historical trees.
12 Nov: Club Members on their gardens.

2019 Speakers and topics
14 Feb: Liz Caspar on wicking beds.
14 Mar: Peter Allan on permaculture.
11 Apr: Ken Smithies on bee hotels.
09 May: Melissa King on gardening in pots.
13 Jun: Luke Peterson on how to bend without breaking.
11 Jul: Don Rickerby on 40th birthday celebration.
08 Aug: AGM and members’ lunch.
12 Sep: Anne Vale on heriscapes and heritage gardens.
10 Oct: Helen Lovel on Neutrog.
14 Nov: Katrina Forstner on smart composting.

Second Thursday of every month except for January and December.

2020 Speakers and topics
13 Feb: Jane Tonkin on tonkin bulbs.
12 Mar: Penny Woodward on growing garlic.
9 Apr: Jo Reitz on painting your garden.
14 May: Andrew Raper on rhododendrons.
11 Jun: Ellen Swansson on gardening through the library.
9 Jul: AGM.
13 Aug: Gerald Hughes on using technology.
10 Sep: Jill Bryant on herb trees.
8 Oct: Susan Murphy on Boroondara historical trees.
12 Nov: Club Members on their gardens.

2019 Speakers and topics
14 Feb: Liz Caspar on wicking beds.
14 Mar: Peter Allan on permaculture.
11 Apr: Ken Smithies on bee hotels.
09 May: Melissa King on gardening in pots.
13 Jun: Luke Peterson on how to bend without breaking.
11 Jul: Don Rickerby on 40th birthday celebration.
08 Aug: AGM and members’ lunch.
12 Sep: Anne Vale on heriscapes and heritage gardens.
10 Oct: Helen Lovel on Neutrog.
14 Nov: Katrina Forstner on smart composting.

Second Thursday of every month except for January and December.

2020 Speakers and topics
13 Feb: Jane Tonkin on tonkin bulbs.
12 Mar: Penny Woodward on growing garlic.
9 Apr: Jo Reitz on painting your garden.
14 May: Andrew Raper on rhododendrons.
11 Jun: Ellen Swansson on gardening through the library.
9 Jul: AGM.
13 Aug: Gerald Hughes on using technology.
10 Sep: Jill Bryant on herb trees.
8 Oct: Susan Murphy on Boroondara historical trees.
12 Nov: Club Members on their gardens.

2019 Speakers and topics
14 Feb: Liz Caspar on wicking beds.
14 Mar: Peter Allan on permaculture.
11 Apr: Ken Smithies on bee hotels.
09 May: Melissa King on gardening in pots.
13 Jun: Luke Peterson on how to bend without breaking.
11 Jul: Don Rickerby on 40th birthday celebration.
08 Aug: AGM and members’ lunch.
12 Sep: Anne Vale on heriscapes and heritage gardens.
10 Oct: Helen Lovel on Neutrog.
14 Nov: Katrina Forstner on smart composting.