The term “locavore” was first coined in 2005 by chef, author and local food activist, Jessica Prentice. The word is used to describe conscious foodies who choose to eat and shop foods that have been grown or farmed locally and haven’t endured long distance transportation to where the food is being sold or prepared, usually within 160km ( 100 miles) of its point of purchase.
By purchasing food that has been produced locally, you’re supporting your local community, helping local farmers and producers to thrive and stay in business.
When you purchase your fruit and vegetables from local growers or farmers markets, you are purchasing produce that is seasonal. Your cooking will be more diverse throughout the year and be more dependent on what produce comes into season.
Enter stage left… Locavore Adelaide Hills , our very own Locavore wine bar and restaurant that does not seem to find this 100 mile radius or conscientious ethos limiting in any way. With this sort of menu you certainly have my attention!
Thai style smoked duck salad with our homemade chilli/ginger dressing.
Fresh Port Lincoln sardines with a citrus and caper salad.
Oyster mushroom & Tofu Laksa w Bok-choy, coriander, fresh chilli.
Barossa free range Berkshire pork belly w Wilted Asian greens, soy & ginger glaze.
House made Lamb & goats curd Ravioli with fresh house made pasta.
Under new managements since 2006 with family duo Rosanne ( front of house) and husband Chef Connor now in the driving seat, you can join them for the best seats in Stirling when the Tour Down Under comes through town. Here’s a hint…book now or be disappointed.
Situated on the main street of Stirling, only 5 mins from Sticky Rice Cooking School,the place has a funky wine bar feel with expansive bifold windows opening the place up to the street and lush green plants hanging from the lofty ceilings. They can take care of your catering needs and also have an indoor mezzanine available for private functions and group bookings.
There is a lot of wine available within a 100 mile radius of Stirling let me tell you, so on the events calendar at Locovore you will find special wine matching dinner dates where they invite Adelaide Hills winemakers to inspire the menu. Think pulled duck with hand rolled gnocchi, a sous vide kangaroo fillet with a quandong and shiraz jus. Yes please.
What a fantastic experience. This was our first cooking class and we’re already planning our next cooking adventure with Sticky Rice. Yukio is an excellent instructor. The menu was well planned. We had a lot of fun and learned so much. Thank you Yukiko and Daniel for all your hard work.
It was a great experience, learning some trade secrets to great cooking. Met some lovely people, a totally enjoyable afternoon. Cannot wait to do the next one!!!
Amazing experience thank you. Beautiful food, beautiful people, magical from start to finish
Best inspiration to be creative back at home!
We did the Japanese Essentials. excellent chef guide in Yukiko. food was excellent quality and class was a lot of fun. Daniel was a delightful host. We stayed in the Bali villa which was beautiful and relaxing. Wonderful get away.
I’ve done five classes so far. Great time, great repeatable recipes. Japanese cooking class was amazing. Going to repeat entire menu for family this week.
A great day at Sticky Rice Cooking School, Stirling yesterday – so enjoyed “Sensational Seafood” with chef Tania. Fantastic food, flavours, cooking tips, wonderful host Daniel and new friends Trudy & Rachael. Thanks Claire for making your dream come true – such a beautiful place filled with happiness, love & care.
Fabulous Middle Eastern Cooking class with Genevieve Harris. Wonderful day cooking a delicious menu of Hummus and flat bread, Chermoula chicken, Harissa marinated Prawns,with a beautiful eggplant and tomato salad, and bbq lamb skewers marinated in Hilbeh served with baby spinach, pomegranate seeds and yoghurt sauce.
Then deep fried almond pastries with honey and orange blossom syrup.
All served with lovely wines or fruit juice and water.
Fabulous day, heaps of fun and staying at the villas made the walk home very easy.
Highly Recommended 5*****
It’s all hands on, all interacting with each other. The food, atmosphere and setting are just awesome. highly recommended.
Fantastic fun night out
The perfect Staycation ideas for these Adelaide Hills Luxury Villas. Stay and Play. Wellness, Adventure and Relaxation. Which Villa will you choose? Bali, Yoko or Zen
One of the standout features of group cooking classes is their inclusivity. Unlike non-hands-on activities that might alienate certain members, cooking classes create a level playing field.
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and our fridges are the unsung comedians in this culinary saga.
Explore the exciting avenue of integrating cooking classes into School Excursions. Lesson Plan and Rubrics included.
