Learn Czech Cooking Live with Vit

Beseda -  Czech & Slovak - Australian Association fo Canberra and region

Learn Czech Cooking with Vit (for Seniors)

The Czechoslovak Australian Association of Canberra and Region

<p>Happy, Healthy, and Connected SENIORS</p><p>Learn about Czech food, cooking  and try delicious meals in these live cooking lessons with Vit. </p><p>There are 4 x lessons on offer and  in each lesson you will earn to cook one Czech classic meal. </p><p>Vit is a professional cook by trade from Czech republic, passionate about teaching others how to cook Czech food. </p><h3>Different meal per each lesson:</h3><p><strong>Secure your spot for all 4 lessons to learn it all. </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Classic Czech Garlic Soup</strong>  - Saturday 28 August 2021  (via Zoom)</li></ul><ul><li><strong>How to make Czech Dumplings</strong>  - Saturday 25 September 2021  (via Zoom) Just note that this lesson 2 (dumplings) will help you put together meal in lesson 4, so if you skip lesson 2 you will not know how to make the dumplings which are side dish to the lesson 4 meal 'Svickova'.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Finger food / Canapes </strong>- Saturday 23 October 2021  (either in Beseda Club or Via Zoom - pending lockdown restrictions )</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Czech Classic 'Svickova'</strong> - 27th November (either in Beseda Club or Via Zoom - pending lockdown restrictions )</li></ul><h3>Covid Lockdown Update - Lessons now via Zoom only</h3><p>Please note due to COVID 19 Lockdown restrictions we are delivering all lessons via Zoom. Should the restriction lift we will look at running  the remaining  lessons in person at the Beseda club. </p><h3>What you'll need for the Zoom lessons:</h3><ul><li>Laptop or smart phone with Zoom Software installed &amp; ready</li><li>Microphone &amp; speaker (so you can interact with Vit)</li><li>Zoom link for the lesson (once you've registered &amp; paid, Zoom link will be sent to you via email  few days before the event)</li></ul>

<h2><strong>Lesson 1 - Classic Czech Garlic Soup (aka hangover soup)</strong></h2><h3>Learn how to cook this  live on <strong>Saturday 28 August 2021</strong>  (via Zoom) with Vit</h3><p>Czech Garlic Soup, aka Česnečka or Hangover Soup, is regarded as a cure for all ailments, including the common cold and of course hangovers. It boasts garlic, potatoes, and crunchy rye bread croutons!</p><h3>Cooking along or just watch &amp; learn? </h3><p>Either options is fine but should you want to cook along live with Vit during the lesson,  here is list of ingredients you'll need ready at home (1 portion):</p><ul><li>1 medium size potato</li><li>1 small (100 g) sausage or smoked meat</li><li>1 slice of bacon (smoked even better :)</li><li>1 whole garlic</li><li>500ml vegetable or beef broth</li><li>pinch of caraway seeds</li><li>1 egg</li><li>50g piece of cheese (cheddar or  blue cheese or parmesan ..all goes well)</li><li>1 Slice of sourdough bread</li><li>Salt &amp; pepper</li></ul><h3>What you'll need for this lesson:</h3><ul><li>Laptop or smart phone with Zoom Software installed &amp; ready</li><li>Microphone &amp; speaker (so you can interact with Vit)</li><li>Zoom link for the lesson (will be sent to you via email once you pay)</li></ul>

<h2><strong>Lesson 2 - Bread Dumplings (Houskové knedlíky)</strong></h2><h3>Learn how to cook them live on <strong>Saturday 25 September 2021</strong> (via Zoom) with Vit</h3><p>Knedlíky are traditional Czech dumplings which use a dough similar to bread dough. They're boiled and sliced, and served with a variety of traditional Czech dishes. If you enjoy Czech food, you'll definitely need to learn how to make this authentic recipe!</p><p>In this lesson Vit will show you 3 different varieties of dumplings , how the finished product should look like as well as how to cook them at your home. You can chose to just watch and learn or should you like to make these at same time as Vit does these you can too. </p><p><strong>Varieties of dumplings you will learn how to make:</strong></p><ol><li>The Traditional  Bread Dumpling</li><li>Karlovarsky Dumpling</li><li>Potato based Dumpling </li></ol><p>And as a bonus, Vit will also show you how to make a super easy super quick dumpling in a mug using just your microwave  and under 10 mins :) </p><h3>Cooking along or just watch &amp; learn? </h3><p>Either options is fine but should you want to cook along live with Vit during the lesson,  here is list of ingredients you'll need ready at home :</p><p><strong>Ingredients list for The Traditional  Bread Dumplings  (makes 3 whole dumplings to feed 6 people)</strong></p><ul><li>Buy 500g of Continental Flour (If you lucky IGA sometimes sells these) otherwise just get 250g of Plain Flour and 250g of Semolina</li><li>300ml Milk</li><li>1Egg</li><li>80g of Fresh Yeast (or Dry Yeast is fine too or baking powder as last resort)</li><li>4 teaspoons of white sugar</li><li>Pinch of salt</li><li>8 slices of the white toast bread,  cut into 1/2-inch pieces</li></ul><p><strong>Ingredients list for Karlovarsky Dumpling  </strong></p><ul><li>15-20 slices of white toast (left outside day or 2 so little dry is better)</li><li>2-3 eggs</li><li>300ml milk</li><li>50g  Plain flour</li><li>50g Semolina</li><li>Bunch of fresh parsley</li><li>2 x pinch of nutmeg</li><li>Salt</li></ul><p><strong>Ingredients list for 'Potato Dumpling'</strong></p><ul><li>500g cooked potatoes (day before and chilled overnight)</li><li>1 egg</li><li>2 teaspoon of salt</li><li>50g Semolina</li><li>50g flour</li></ul><p><strong>Ingredients for a quick dumpling in a cup (easy option)</strong></p><ul><li>1 Cup of of Self raising flour </li><li>1 Cup of milk</li><li>10 slices of white toast bread</li><li>1 egg </li><li>Pinch of salt</li><li>50g of butter</li></ul><h3>Tech you'll need for this lesson:</h3><ul><li>Laptop or smart phone with Zoom Software installed &amp; ready</li><li>Microphone &amp; speaker (so you can interact with Vit)</li><li>Zoom link for the lesson (will be sent to you via email once you pay)</li></ul>

<h2><strong>Lesson 3 - Czech Style  Canapes (Obložené Chlebíčky etc)</strong></h2><h3>Learn how to make amazing czech style party food live on <strong>Saturday 23 October 2021</strong> (via Zoom) with Vit</h3><p>Obložené Chlebíčky are small open-faced appetizer sandwiches featuring assorted eggs, meats, cheeses, and vegetables and are meant to be eaten in a few small bites.</p><h3>Cooking along or just watch &amp; learn? </h3><p>Either options is fine but should you want to cook along live with Vit during the lesson,  here is list of ingredients you'll need ready at home (this will provide a nice plate of finger food for a small group of 4-6 people:)</p><ul><li>Baguette Roll </li><li>Cream Cheese (e.g Philadelphia)</li><li>Mayo</li><li>Ham slices</li><li>Salami slices</li><li>Cheddar Cheese</li><li>2 Eggs</li><li>Sour Cucumbers</li><li>1 Green, Red &amp; yellow capsicum</li><li>1 red onion</li><li>Garlic</li><li>Fresh Parsley</li><li>Salt  &amp; Pepper</li><li>Large Serving plate  / wooden board or reasonably big mirror</li></ul><p><strong>Extra stuff (not essential) for BONUS variations of single bite size Canapes (jednohubky, filled eggs etc) as well as some wedding perfect canapes by Vit</strong></p><ul><li>Celery sticks</li><li>Feta cheese</li><li>Cottage cheese</li><li>another 10 eggs</li><li>Celeriac</li><li>Butter</li><li>Rya bread </li><li>Roastbeef</li><li>Horse radish</li></ul><p><strong>Extra extra bonus - If you want to get super fancy and impress, Vit recommends you  order these supplies (not essential for the class though)</strong></p><ul><li>Mini Plastic Disposable Tasting Dish 75mL Cylinder Clear Pkt of 50 - <a href="https://www.wholesalecateringsupplies.com.au/mini-plastic-disposable-tasting-dish-75ml-cylinder~37595" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></li><li>Disposable Bamboo Mini Fork / Pick 90mm Pkt of 100 - <a href="https://www.wholesalecateringsupplies.com.au/disposable-bamboo-mini-fork-pick-90mm-pkt-of-100" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></li><li>Disposable Oval Boat Biowood Packet of 50 60mm x 45mm - <a href="https://www.wholesalecateringsupplies.com.au/disposable-oval-boat-biowood-packet-of-50-60mm-x-4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></li><li>Loyal Bakeware Standard Piping Bag No. 5 50cm - <a href="https://www.wholesalecateringsupplies.com.au/loyal-bakeware-standard-piping-bag-no.-5-50cm" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> plus Piping nozzle  <a href="https://www.wholesalecateringsupplies.com.au/loyal-bakeware-piping-nozzle-drop-flower-medium-no" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a></li></ul><h3>Tech you'll need for this lesson:</h3><ul><li>Laptop or smart phone with Zoom Software installed &amp; ready</li><li>Microphone &amp; speaker (so you can interact with Vit)</li><li>Zoom link for the lesson (will be sent to you via email once you pay)</li></ul>

<h2><strong>Lesson 4 - Beef in sour cream sauce (Svíčková na smetaně)</strong></h2><h3>Learn how to cook this Czech all time favourite live on <strong>Saturday 27 November 2021</strong>  with Vit - THIS IS IN PERSON EVENT</h3><p>Svíčková na smetaně, the queen of Czech sauces. This creamy sauce is popular among Czechs, but it’s also typical food that everybody should try while visiting the Czech Republic. </p><h3>Cooking along or just watch &amp; learn? </h3><p>Either options is fine but should you want to cook along live with Vit during the lesson,  here is list of ingredients you'll need ready at home (serves 6 people or 4 really hungry Czechs :) ). Please note this does not include ingredients for the dumplings (this is covered in lesson 2)</p><ul><li>1.5kg Beef Bolar Blade (raw)</li><li>200g of Smoked Speck or Bacon (not sliced)</li><li>750 g Carrots</li><li>750 g Celeriac (the big white round root veg.. don't confuse it with Celery)</li><li>2 large brown onions</li><li>1/2 block of  lard or any other fat you prefer.. (vegetable oil works ok too)</li><li>1/4 block of butter</li><li>250ml pouring cream (for whipping)</li><li>Freshly ground pepper</li><li>1 whole lemon</li><li>Salt</li><li>3 teaspoons of Brown sugar</li><li>Bay leaves</li><li>1.5 l of Beef stock </li><li>Whole Cranberry sauce</li></ul><h3></h3>