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1. 1. Helen said, on 19 February, 2009 09:45

   I've just booked a place on the Oct 17th class, really looking forward to it, but will it definitely be the above vegetarian menu? When I booked with Leiths they said they couldn't confirm the menu as they didn't have it yet.
   Many thanks!

2. 2. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 21 February, 2009 02:23

   Helen,

   I only recently sent the menu to Leiths. I am sure they can confirm it now. In any case, the October 17th menu is final and as it appears above.

   See you there

3. 3. mike hanrahan said, on 24 February, 2009 04:54

   I was at Leiths on Sat with my friend camilla. We had a wonderful morning with Sami and Yotam and Melanie, our caring host. it was so good to meet my favourite chefs responsible for Ottolenghi as I am a great fan of the food which I have often cooked for customers and friends here in Dublin. I am also attached to my Leiths Fish bible and Vegetable bible so it was win win all round. thanks so much and anyone going to future sessions you are in for a wonderful few hours of culinary heaven.
   Thanks, Mike

4. 4. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 25 February, 2009 05:05

   Mike, it was a pleasure having you.

   Keep on cooking some great food! ...and singing

5. 5. Maresa said, on 13 March, 2009 06:13

   Hello

   Are you going to be doing any courses on cakes or patisserie? I make vegan cakes - so may not be able to do all the recipes but could adapt them e.g. using olive oil and almond milk. But would really like to learn some new techniques for presentation as I think your cakes are beautiful.

6. 6. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 15 March, 2009 03:45

   Maresa,

   We did have a few classes in the past about baking and patisserie. At the moment we don't have plans for any more. The savoury courses seem to be more popular. Hopefully, next year!

7. 7. Pam Munday said, on 23 March, 2009 08:51

   I bought your cookbook a few months back now, but have only just cooked something from it - namely the upside down orange polenta cake and the apple maple syrup cake. I have never ever had such rave reviews about any cake I have made - they were sensational and the guys I work with went crazy over them. Suffice it to say I can't wait to try out lots of the other recipes. Its a pity you don't have any plans for classes for baking etc., I'd be there like a shot. When is your next cookbook due? I can't wait.

8. 8. Safi said, on 23 March, 2009 09:36

   Hi,

   Wondering if there is cooking class in April/May or even during summer.

   I just came across one of your store in Kensington and I am now a big fan especially your passion fruit tarte....wish there was one Ottolenghi in Frankfurt.

   Look forward to hearing from you soon.

   Safi

9. 9. safi said, on 23 March, 2009 09:38

   oops sorry

   pls disregard my last comment about classes as I just came across the planning.

   Safi

10. 10. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 24 March, 2009 02:58

    Thanks Pam! New book is not planned yet but you still have over 100 to go through. Good luck!

11. 11. gavin allinson said, on 25 March, 2009 09:24

    Hi Yotam

    I wrote about the day I had with you at Leith's on my blog, it was great fun.

    http://gavinallinson.com/?p=96

    Keep up the great work

    Gavin

12. 12. Cait said, on 25 March, 2009 21:09

    Hi,
    Here's another vote for classes on cakes and pastry! I just made the orange polenta cake and it was heavenly. I obviously need more practice making caramel, though.

13. 13. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 30 March, 2009 02:47

    Hi Gavin,

    I read your blog. Thanks for all the very kind words. It was a fun day and it was fantastic having you. Ged sends his regards.

14. 14. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 30 March, 2009 02:48

    Hi Gavin,

    I read your blog. Thanks for all the very kind words. It was a fun day and it was fantastic having you. Ged sends his regards.

15. 15. Lana said, on 05 April, 2009 16:19

    O my God! I have just discovered that you do cooking classes! I'm so flying over there in october (I don't live in U.K. any more).
    Something to really look foward after my summer season.
    Can't wait to meet my favourite chefs! :)

    Lana

16. 16. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 07 April, 2009 03:27

    @ Lana, just make sure you sort out a space in the class before you book your flight. They tend to fill up very very quickly. Eager to see you in October.

17. 17. Prita said, on 10 May, 2009 16:10

    Dear Yotam,

    As a seventeen year old who'd like to think of herself as a bit of a foodie, I thoroughly enjoyed your patisserie demonstration at Leith's on 9 March. Following it, I've been on an Ottolenghi binge - over the Easter holidays, your cookbook and Guardian articles were my first port of call whenever I entered the kitchen! From simple salads to more elaborate tarts (the banana and hazelnut tart was the pastry I've made), I particluarly relished the sweet potato and chickpea casserole and the plum clafoutis. The brownie shortbreads that you showed us how to make made me the most popular person (if only for one lesson!) in my French class...Cooking has been a great break from A-Level revision, but now that exam season is looming, I'm going to have to concentrate solely on textbooks for a while. I am already looking forward to hitting the kitchen again after they are over!

    Thank you so much for the demonstration, and for being the source of so many mouthwatering moments.

    Take care,

    Prita

18. 18. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 19 May, 2009 11:16

    Thanks Prita. I hope to see you again in another class in the near future and take little breaks from revising, go into the kitchen and cook a little something. It will clear your mind!

19. 19. James said, on 19 June, 2009 10:20

    Hi Yotam,

    Any news on when you'll be announcing courses for 2010? It seems so long away, but I'd love to take part.

    - James

20. 20. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 20 June, 2009 03:02

    James, we should announce them by September. Hope to see you there.

21. 21. sue davis said, on 06 August, 2009 11:25

    is there an age range on the cooking courses my daughter is 13 could she come with my husband to a class?

22. 22. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 10 August, 2009 04:53

    Sue, I don't expect a problem but you'd need to speak to Leiths. It's them that have the headache of safety policy etc. Good luck!

23. 23. Hajra said, on 12 August, 2009 07:37

    Hi

    I got your book for christmas and I absolutely love it.
    I would love to come to a class but am well known for not being the worlds greatest cook!
    Is there a place for a novice who is eager to learn or should I keep practicing at home first?

    Thanks
    Hajra

24. 24. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 13 August, 2009 02:39

    Hajra, we are all novices! More seriously, people who come to our classes cover every possible level of cooking and they all have a great time. I am afraid all the autumn classes are full now but we will announce next year's classes soon.

25. 25. sarah thain said, on 14 August, 2009 05:05

    PLEASE can you do more courses, i have been trying to get on one of your courses for ages and they are always full. Or just set up your own cooking school so much easier!

26. 26. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 17 August, 2009 08:00

    Sarah, I am so sorry. We would have loved to give more classe. Unfortunately, we are busy doing a million other things. Good luck with getting a space next time!

27. 27. Lisa said, on 28 September, 2009 04:42

    Hello,
    I came to your lovely restaurant on Saturday and had an amazing meal.
    I wanted to ask about the lovely aubergine dish i had which said 'roasted aubergine with miso, spring onion chilli and sesame seeds' i wanted to make this dish at home but wasn't sure about the miso? how is that done please?
    Thanks so much (just about to buy your cook book from Amazon...)
    :)

28. 28. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 01 October, 2009 12:31

    Lisa, thank you for all the good words. Have a look at this link to my Guardian culumn: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/apr/25/aubergine-miso-cabbage-yotam-ottolenghi

    This is quite similar.

29. 29. jordi said, on 14 October, 2009 05:49

    hello yotam

    I would like to know if you are going to repeat the course of mezze and when you think it will be.
    this time it has been impossible to have a place

    thank you so much!!

30. 30. Helena said, on 20 October, 2009 05:59

    Yotam I would like to voice my support for a baking / cake class! I would love such a thing.

31. 31. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 22 October, 2009 05:03

    Will consider for next year. Thanks, Helena

32. 32. kate said, on 17 November, 2009 14:50

    Do you know when you will list the cookery classes for 2010? I'm so keen to puchase this as a gift for some friends. Is there a waiting list? I'd hate to miss it.

33. 33. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 19 November, 2009 11:37

    Kate, have a look at the new list:
    http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/blog/2009/11/19/spring-10-cooking-classes/

34. 34. purdy rubin said, on 21 January, 2010 05:42

    Are you thinking about running a course for those of us who are afraid of baking ! We are afraid and would like to get over our phobia.

    Regards,

    Purdy and Charlotte

35. 35. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 21 January, 2010 09:50

    Will definately consider.