Online Catch and Cook
Now there's a new way to participate in our "Catch and Cook" course.
As well as the full day at River Cottage HQ, we've added a unique new method for you to experience the full detail of the River Cottage Fish philosophy. This is the River Cottage on-line Catch and Cook course.
Welcome to the Online Catch & Cook course.
The tastiest fish you'll ever eat is one you've caught yourself - and our online Catch and Cook course is designed to help you do exactly that. We'll show you how to catch, clean, fillet and cook a selection of the finest inshore fish.
Sections include focusing on sustainable fish catches such as mackerel, bass, bream, pollack and dogfish. Plus a River Cottage guide to 40 species. There is lots of practical information on fish skills and even how to make your own smoker. Of course there's plenty of great recipes too.
The course contains:
- Over 60 mins of Video - instruction, tips and recipes
- A complete guide to the most local sustainable and regularly caught River Cottage fish
- Over 40 of our favourite River Cottage fish recipes (In fact more than you would get on the one day course!)
And, all of this can be accessed and enjoyed again and again...
Comments from an Online Catch and Cook customer:I have just completed the online catch and cook course and would like to pass on my congratulations at creating a fantastic course. It was very informative and enjoyable to take part in. I am now off to buy a rod and try to put into practice what I have learnt.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in eating fish. To purchase this course click here.
As this is online it is entirely interactive, you can decide which bits of the course are appropriate to you. And you can complete them at your own leisure. We've added a 'coursebook' and it will remember which section you've completed as you go along. You can add your own notes, on the techniques, your experiences and recipes - to make a complete reference for you for the future. You can add to this at any time. When you've completed the course, we'll even automatically send your own personalized course certificate, signed by Hugh to say you've finished!
Throughout the process on line, you can consult our wide range of FAQs and if there's not an answer, ask your own.
In addition, a full list of other resources is also in the course structure, suppliers of hardware, toolsbooks etc. In fact everything you could possible need to know.
If you come to our Catch and Cook events at RCHQ, this online course is free for attendees. See our events section for availability.
Online Mushroom Magic
Now there's a new way to participate in our Walk on the Wildside "Magic of Mushrooms" course. As well as the full day at River Cottage HQ, Mushroom Handbook and the DVD, we've added a unique new method for you to experience the full detail of our favourite wild food. This is the River Cottage on-line Mushroom course.
In this course you will learn the principles of foraging, identification and of course, cooking and eating your finds. Led by River Cottage's own wild food 'fun guy', John Wright will start with the most important aspect, safety and how to avoid being poisoned. We then establish a small target set of species for you to acquaint yourself with, so you can search and find these and then move up to extend your knowledge.
There is an interactive mushroom identification tool to help and you'll be able to record your finds and (secret!) locations.
The course contains:
- Over 30 mins of Video - instruction, tips and recipes
- An interactive guide to Mushroom idenfication and field guide for 29 common mushrooms
- Over 20 River Cottage mushroom recipes
(In fact, more than what we would cover on the one day course and the DVD put together!)
And, all of this can be accessed and enjoyed again and again...
This course is suitable for anyone interested in increasing their mushroom knowledge and making the most of their collecting.
As this is online it is entirely interactive, you can decide which bits of the course are appropriate to you. And you can complete them at your own leisure. We've added a 'coursebook' and it will remember which section you've completed as you go along. You can add your own notes, on the mushrooms you find, your experiences and recipes - to make a complete reference for you for the future. You can add to this at any time. When you've completed the course, we'll even automatically send your own personalized course certificate, signed by John to say you've finished!
Throughout the process on line, you can consult our wide range of FAQs and if there's not an answer, ask your own.
In addition, a full list of other resources is also in the course structure, suppliers of tools, books etc. In fact everything you could possible need to know.
If you come to our Walk on the Wildside: "Magic of Mushrooms" events at RCHQ, this online course is free for attendees. See our events availability.
Online Pigs and Pork course
Now there's a new way to participate in our "Pig in a Day" course.
As well as the full day at River Cottage HQ and the DVD, we've added a unique new method for you to experience the full detail of the River Cottage Pigs and Pork philosophy. This is the River Cottage on-line Pig in a Day course.
In this course you will learn the basic principles of good pig husbandry, the process of butchering a pig, and how to make your own air-dried hams, brine-cured hams, brawn, bacon, sausages, chorizos and salamis.
The course isn't just for pig keepers. You'll find it invaluable when buying your pork from your butcher or farmer.
You certainly don't need to have your own pig to try out the selection of River Cottage recipes, which range from the simple to the more adventurous. All of the content is explained using video tutorials from Hugh and Ray, along with step-by-step guides which can be printed out. At the end of the course, you will be able to use everything but the oink!
The course contains:
- Over 60 mins of Video - instruction, tips and recipes
- A complete guide to using every part of the Pig - nose to tail, everything but the oink
- Over 35 other River Cottage Pork recipes
(In fact more than the one day course and the DVD put together!)
And, all of this can be accessed and enjoyed again and again...
This course is suitable for small-holders, home pig-rearers, or just people who want more from their pork!
As this is online it is entirely interactive, you can decide which bits of the course are appropriate to you. And you can complete them at your own leisure. We've added a 'coursebook' and it will remember which section you've completed as you go along. You can add your own notes, on the techniques, your experiences and recipes - to make a complete reference for you for the future. You can add to this at any time. When you've completed the course, we'll even automatically send your own personalized course certificate, signed by Hugh and Ray to say you've finished!
Throughout the process on line, you can consult our wide range of FAQs and if there's not an answer, ask your own.
In addition, a full list of other resources is also in the course structure, suppliers of hardware, tools, machinery, feed, pig breeders, books etc. In fact everything you could possible need to know.
If you come to our Pig In A Day events at RCHQ, this online course is free for attendees. See our events availability.