Growing and Cooking with Herbs | Saturday 8th May

Date: Saturday 8th May Time: 10am - 4pm Location: GROW HQ, Waterford Tutors: Richard Mee & Eimear Brazil Herbs are among the easiest of things for the first time GIYer to grow and one of the easiest foods to be self sufficient in, even if you don't have much space to grow. Join us for a delightful journey into the world of herbs, learning how to grow and cook with them with Richard and Eimear on this one day experience at GROW HQ in Waterford City. This course is suitable for beginners to intermediate who are passionate about sustainable living, eager to experiment with new flavours, or simply love spending time outdoors. You will learn about growing the annual herbs (like basil, coriander etc) and perennial herbs (like rosemary, thyme, sage and more). You will spend the morning getting a masterclass from Richard on learning how to grow herbs, and after a delicious homegrown lunch Eimear Brazil (The Kitchen Shift) will lead a cookery demo showing how to make the best use of your delicious herbs to elevate even the simplest ingredients in to a culinary masterpiece. What You'll Learn & Experience Growing herbs in containers and beds Harvesting for maximum flavour and regrowth Drying and preserving herbs Pairing herbs with seasonal cooking Using fresh herbs in simple recipes What to Expect on the Day Please arrive on time to settle in, meet your fellow participants and get ready for a full day of learning. In the morning you’ll head outdoors into the GROW HQ garden for hands-on learning led by Richard. After lunch you will enjoy a cookery demo led by Eimear. What's Included Enjoy tea or coffee on arrival before a full day of learning. You’ll also enjoy light refreshments, a delicious homemade lunch at GROW HQ, and a copy of Mick’s book, GROW COOK EAT, to take home.