Bake Healthy

I am a certified pastry chef and I can teach an array of desserts , that will help you satisfy your sugar cravings. My USP is to include HEALTHY BAKING to keep those calories in check. 
Right from protein bars to healthiest cookies, we cover it all! Do register for some good sweet updates :)

Baking classes for your sweet tooth cravings 

In this class I will teach you how to prepare simple delicious vegan meals, from cuisines all over the world!!

Every meal can be medicine! Cook with ZenVegan

Involtini 3 ways  13th August 
18.00 hrs Italy time
17.00 hrs UK time
9.00 hrs California
12.00 hrs New York 
11.00 hrs Houston 
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Step by step Elvira and Louisa will show you how to cook with sardines , anchovies or meat stuffed with a mix of breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins and herbs, then rolled up and baked in between fresh bay leaves- totally delicious.and not only that – we will be showing you how to create a vegetarian involutini as well – so versatile using zucchini or eggplants ! Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients. Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.
Learn how to cook with sardines , anchovies or meat stuffed with a mix of breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins and herbs, then rolled up and baked in between fresh bay leaves- totally delicious.and not only that – we will be showing you how to create a vegetarian involutini as well – so versatile using zucchini or eggplants ! Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients. Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.
Louisa x

5* TripAdvisor Step by Step Classic Sicilian Involtini (meat, fish and Veggie rolls) 

Involtini Three Ways
Saturday 15th August
11.00 hr Italy time 
10.00 hr UK time
17.00 hr Perth time 
19.00 hr Sydney time 
Step by step Elvira and Louisa will show you how to cook with sardines , anchovies or meat stuffed with a mix of breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins and herbs, then rolled up and baked in between fresh bay leaves- totally delicious.and not only that – we will be showing you how to create a vegetarian involutini as well – so versatile using zucchini or eggplants ! Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients. Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.
Louisa x

5* TripAdvisor Step by Step Classic Sicilian Involtini ( meat, fish and Veggie rolls) 

Lasagna – Thurday 27th August
18.00 hrs Rome time 
17.00 hrs UK time
9.00 hrs California
12.00 hrs New York 
11.00 hrs Houston 
Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients. Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.What could be better than homemade lasagna. And we are going to create it 2 ways – one the traditional way with bolognese sauce and the other , a vegetarian option with ricotta and spinach. Perfect party and comfort food and all the more impressive for the homemade pasta.
A Sicilian ‘must have’ join us to see how.
It is your choice whether you sit back and enjoy asking questions along the way or whether you decide to cook along with us – we will send you the ingredients list beforehand just in case !
The Zoom Link/URL, Meeting ID and Meeting Password will be emailed to you after checkout.
For more details, please visit our Cooking Class page.
Louisa x

Sicilian Cookery School (5 Star on Trip Advisor) Lasagna 

Lasagna – 29th August
11.00 hr Italy time 
10.00 hr UK time
17.00 hr Perth time 
19.00 hr Sydney time 
Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients. Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.What could be better than homemade lasagna. And we are going to create it 2 ways – one the traditional way with bolognese sauce and the other , a vegetarian option with ricotta and spinach. Perfect party and comfort food and all the more impressive for the homemade pasta.
A Sicilian ‘must have’ join us to see how.
It is your choice whether you sit back and enjoy asking questions along the way or whether you decide to cook along with us – we will send you the ingredients list beforehand just in case !
The Zoom Link/URL, Meeting ID and Meeting Password will be emailed to you after checkout.
For more details, please visit our Cooking Class page.
Louisa x

Sicilian Cookery School (5 Star on Trip Advisor) Lasagna

Thursday 3rd September – Fettucine with prawns
18.00 hrs Rome time 
17.00 hrs UK time
9.00 hrs California
12.00 hrs New York 
11.00 hrs Houston
Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients. Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.
Stir up the perfect prawn pasta for supper with Chef Elvira’s Fettuccine with prawn recipe – and we will show you how to create the pasta with ease. Step by step Louisa and Elvira will talk you through every stage of this delicious recipe. With easily obtainable ingredients wherever you are in the world and no need for any special kitchen equipment this is a dish you could be making with confidence tomorrow ! 
The Zoom Link/URL, Meeting ID and Meeting Password will be emailed to you after checkout.
For more details, please visit our Cooking Class page.
Louisa x


Sicilian Cookery School (5 Star on Trip Advisor) Fettucine with Prawns 

Fettucine with Prawns
Saturday  5th September
11.00 hr Italy time 
10.00 hr UK time
17.00 hr Perth time 
19.00 hr Sydney time
Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients. Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.
Stir up the perfect prawn pasta for supper with Chef Elvira’s Fettuccine with prawn recipe – and we will show you how to create the pasta with ease. Step by step Louisa and Elvira will talk you through every stage of this delicious recipe. With easily obtainable ingredients wherever you are in the world and no need for any special kitchen equipment this is a dish you could be making with confidence tomorrow ! 
The Zoom Link/URL, Meeting ID and Meeting Password will be emailed to you after checkout.
For more details, please visit our Cooking Class page.
Louisa x

Thursday 10rd September 6pm – Classic Sweet Sicilian Cannoli
18.00 hrs Rome time 
17.00 hrs UK time
9.00 hrs California
12.00 hrs New York
 11.00 hrs Houston
Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients.
 Join us for an hour of culinary creativity.One of our first  dessert zoom classes ever!  – what is more Sicilian than the absolute classic Sicilian Cannoli
You will see every step  from scratch the Cannoli Cone the ricotta process and filling them … join us and let us bring Sicily to you !
It is your choice whether you sit back and enjoy asking questions along the way or whether you decide to cook along with us – we will send you the ingredients list beforehand just in case !
The Zoom Link/URL, Meeting ID and Meeting Password will be emailed to you after checkout.
For more details, please visit our Cooking Class page.
Louisa x

Sicilian Cookery School (5 Star on Trip Advisor) Sweet Cannoli 

Saturday 12th September 11.00am – classic Sicilian sweet Cannoli
11.00 hr Italy time 
10.00 hr UK time
17.00 hr Perth time 
19.00 hr Sydney time
Chef Elvira and I will show you every step of the way so you can recreate this Sicilian dish wherever you are in the world with easily obtainable and economic ingredients.Our first desert zoom class – what is more Sicilian than the absolute classic Sicilian Cannoli
We will see every step  from scratch the Cannoli Cone the ricotta process and filling them … join us and let us bring Sicily to you !
It is your choice whether you sit back and enjoy asking questions along the way or whether you decide to cook along with us – we will send you the ingredients list beforehand just in case !
The Zoom Link/URL, Meeting ID and Meeting Password will be emailed to you after checkout.
For more details, please visit our Cooking Class page.
Louisa x

English speaking Zoom Workshop traditional Sicilian cooking Learning from one of Sicily’s best chefs, Chef Elvira and Villa Owner Louisa
Learn how to create a Sicilian speciality of the day. Each week the menus change - everything from vegetable and fish  involtini to fresh macaroni to crespelle to fish dishes - every week something different 
40 to 60 minutes  of Sicilian flavours and humour using easily obtainable ingredients 
See every step of the recipe and methods first-hand
Ask questions along the way
An Overflow of positive Sicilian Energy
 
HOW DOES IT WORK? 
Book your class on line at www.villabritannia.com
You will be sent a log in for the pre arranged day and time
Sit back, log in and enjoy (and join in with the cooking if you want)!
Each week new menus are arranged
Recommended Age: 9 – 100
Level: beginner upwards

Sicilian Cooking Classes - step by step live- direct from Taormina 

Learn how to cook those Cuban staples that people know and love. From prepping to platting surprise your loved ones with authentic Cuban flavors! We will start with Camarones Enchilados (Shrimp Creole) yeah, you will also learn a little bit of Español. Subscription window closes 24 hours before the class starts and classes are only held with 5 people or more. 🤗

You will need...

Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp (Save the shells)
- 1 can peeled tomatoes.
- 1/2 cup cooking wine (Vino Seco Goya if possible).
- 3 cloves garlic.
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- 1 Onion.
- 1 red bell pepper.
- 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika.
- 1 teaspoon oregano.
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- 2 bay leaves.
- Fresh parsley.
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar.
- Salt and pepper to taste.

Equipment 
1 pot
1 bowl
1 colander 
Knife



Cuban Classics (Shrimp Creole) - Every Saturday at 2:00 pm (EST)

A detailed approach to a three courses pescetarian meal inspired by the flavors of my mother country, Cuba. It will go from prepping to platting. 

- Appetizer: Camarones al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp).
- Main Course: Roasted Cod Fillets topped with pickled carrots and garlic chips over sautéed spinach and a luscious pineapple sauce on the bottom.
- Dessert: Natilla al Caramelo (Cuban creamy custard with caramel on top).


Cuban Pescetarian Feast (Lesson date and time upon request).

Un detallado acercamiento a una cena conformada por tres platos con frutos del mar inspirada en los sabores de mi país, Cuba. Irá desde la preparación hasta el emplatado final.
- Entrante: Camarones al ajillo. 
- Plato Fuerte: Filete de Bacalao asado, adornado con zanahorias encurtidas y ajo frito sobre un lecho de espinacas salteadas y una deliciosa salsa de piña. 
- Postre: Natilla al Caramelo.


Cena Cubana Pesquetariana (Día y hora de la clase a discreción del cliente)

Aprende a cocinar esos platos tradicionales cubanos que todos conocen y aman. Desde la preparación hasta el emplatado, sorprende a tus seres queridos con auténticos sabores cubanos. Empezaremos con Camarones Enchilados! Solo se aceptan suscripciones hasta 24 horas antes de la clase y la clase sólo se realizará con 5 personas o más 🤗

Necesitarás...

Ingredientes:
- 1 lb camarones (guarda las cáscaras)
- 1 lata de tomates pelados.
- 1/2 taza de vino de cocina  (Vino Seco Goya si es posible).
- 3 dientes de ajo.
- 1 cucharada de jengibre fresco.
- 1 cebolla.
- 1 pimiento rojo.
- 1 cucharadita de pimentón De la Vera.
- 1 cucharadita de orégano.
- 1/2 cucharadita de comino.
- 1/4 cucharadita de pimienta de Cayena.
- 2 hojas de laurel.
- Perejil fresco.
- 1 cucharada de azúcar moreno.
- Sal y pimienta al gusto.

Equipamiento 
1 cazuela profunda.
1 pozuelo
1 colador 
Cuchillo 




Platos Tradicionales Cubanos (Camarones Enchilados) - Todos los Domingos 2:00 pm (EST)

I will teach you how to cook classic Cuban dishes that you all know and love. Dishes that are rooted in Spaniard and African cuisines. From Black Beans to Ropa Vieja this will be a fun class in which you will discover the flavors of my mother country, Cuba. 

Cuban Cooking 101, an approach to Cuban Classics (Spanish and English options)

Private class

I will teach you a variety of Italian dishes. Things like pizza, pasta, entrees, and traditional italian desserts.  Materials would be included. 

One on one Cooking Classes of Italian Cuisine 

The price is the same for 1 to 4 people group

Cooking class

Learn how to make 3 dishes in a beautiful SF (Alamo Square) condo. We will do 2 vegetarian dishes and 1 meat dish or we can do all vegetarian dishes. I'll walk you through the dish from start to finish and even give you a recipe card so you can make it at home! I've been doing this for years and can't wait to host you too!

'4 person limit. 

Classalog

food & drink

Baking classes for your sweet tooth cravings

Every meal can be medicine! Cook with ZenVegan

Sicilian Cooking Classes - step by step live- direct from Taormina

Cuban Cooking 101, an approach to Cuban Classics (Spanish and English options)

One on one Cooking Classes of Italian Cuisine

Authentic Indian Cooking Class