Upcoming Events

I host hands on cooking and preserving workshops, conduct live demonstrations and give presentations at various events and venues throughout Perth, Western Australia.

My workshops focus on a particular preserving technique, a specific produce type, cultural background or are seasonally focused. They are hands on, lots of fun, everything is included and best of all - you get fed at the end!

I look forward to meeting you at one of these events soon. All newsletter subscribers are the first to know about class offerings and the only group to receive discounts - so be sure to sign up today!

Preserving Your Garden Bounty
Aug
15

Preserving Your Garden Bounty

Do you grow your own fruit and vegetables, but often find that you have an excess that you just don't know what to do with?  

Learning how to preserve the bounty of your edible garden is a skill that not only extends the season of your harvests, but reduces food waste, saves you money and increases your self sufficiency.  

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LIVE Demonstration: Spring Preserves
Sept
26

LIVE Demonstration: Spring Preserves

Take your first step towards a more sustainable life and reduce your food waste, by learning the timeless skill of preserving food.

Join us for an exciting live cooking demonstration with Amy Sloan from My Nonna Life, a passionate gardener, cook and preserver and make the most of your spring harvest!

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LIVE Demonstration: Summer Preserves
Nov
9

LIVE Demonstration: Summer Preserves

Take your first step towards a more sustainable life and reduce your food waste, by learning the timeless skill of preserving food.

Join us for an exciting live cooking demonstration with Amy Sloan from My Nonna Life, a passionate gardener, cook and preserver and make the most of your summer harvest!

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Cook Like Nonna: Gnocchi Making Workshop
July
26

Cook Like Nonna: Gnocchi Making Workshop

Learn to cook like a real Nonna in this fun and and hands on workshop where I’ll share with you all the secrets of how to make perfect pillows of gnocchi.

Recreate the taste of authentic handmade gnocchi at home and discover the joy of cooking from scratch.

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LIVE Demonstration: From Tree to Table
July
11

LIVE Demonstration: From Tree to Table

Join us for an engaging talk and demonstration with Amy Sloan, of My Nonna Life, where you'll learn about "All Things Citrus" including Citrus Varieties, Citrus Tree Care, and Citrus Preserving. Watch step by step demonstrations on how to make an array of preserves and receive a detailed handout guide!

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Learn to Preserve: Citrus
June
14

Learn to Preserve: Citrus

Make the most of the abundance of citrus fruit this season by learning to preserve in this hands on workshop, perfect for beginners wanting to make the most of their harvests!

One of the most versatile crops to grow and to use - learn all about citrus varieties and their culinary applications, caring for your citrus trees and get inspired with even more ideas on how to preserve your citrus bounty with an additional “Citrus Preserving Ideas” guide.

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Cook Like Nonna: Egg Pasta Workshop
May
3

Cook Like Nonna: Egg Pasta Workshop

Learn how to make pasta like a real Nonna in this fun and hands on workshop where I'll share with you all the secrets of how to make silky smooth egg pasta from scratch.

Recreate the taste of authentic handmade Italian pasta at home and discover the joy of making pasta by hand and transforming simple ingredients into the most delicious meals.

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Multicultural Food Preserving
Mar
14

Multicultural Food Preserving

Celebrate Harmony Week with a global culinary experience! Join Amy Sloan from My Nonna Life for a hands-on demonstration of traditional food preserving techniques from around the world, including Italian tomato passata, Korean kimchi, Chinese chilli oil and Indian lime pickle. Taste the creations and receive recipe guides to try at home.

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Summer Preserves Workshop
Feb
21

Summer Preserves Workshop

  • Forest Park Community Sporting Facility (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take your first step towards a more sustainable life and reduce your food waste, by learning the timeless skill of preserving food.

Join us for an exciting live cooking demonstration with Amy Sloan from My Nonna Life, a passionate gardener, cook and preserver.

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Festive Preserving: Hands On Cooking Class
Nov
30

Festive Preserving: Hands On Cooking Class

Gift the joy of homemade preserves this festive season! Join me for a fun filled festive themed workshop where you will learn an array of food preserving methods to make delicious preserves to gift to friends and family, or incorporate into your own menus to enjoy.

In this hands on food preserving workshop, we will work with seasonal produce to make an array of treats that you can gift or enjoy yourself. The techniques learn can then be applied to all kinds of produce throughout the year.

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Christmas Preserves
Nov
22

Christmas Preserves

  • Hillview Intercultural Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an engaging demonstration with Amy Sloan, of My Nonna Life, where you'll learn how to make seasonal festive themed preserves, for gifting or incorporating into your own menus! Watch step by step demonstrations on how to make an array of preserves and receive a detailed handout guide!

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All Things Citrus
July
5

All Things Citrus

Join us for an engaging talk and demonstration with Amy Sloan, of My Nonna Life, where you'll learn about "All Things Citrus" including Citrus Varieties, Citrus Tree Care, and Citrus Preserving. Watch step by step demonstrations on how to make an array of preserves and receive a detailed handout guide!

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From Scratch: Egg Pasta Workshop
June
15

From Scratch: Egg Pasta Workshop

Learn how to make pasta like a real Nonna in this fun and hands on workshop where I'll share with you all the secrets of how to make silky smooth egg pasta from scratch!

Recreate the taste of authentic handmade Italian pasta at home and discover the joy of making pasta by hand and transforming simple ingredients into the most delicious meals.

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Balingup Small Farm Field Day
Apr
12

Balingup Small Farm Field Day

I’m headed to this years Balingup Small Farm Field Day on Saturday April 12, with not one but two sessions as part of the “Back to Basics’ event program.

If you’re based in the South West of WA, be sure to check it out!

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Semola Pasta Making Workshop
Mar
30

Semola Pasta Making Workshop

If you've ever wanted to try making your own pasta from scratch but find the idea daunting, then this is the perfect class for you. Once you see how easy (and fun!) it is, you'll never go back!

In this hands on cooking workshop, you will have the opportunity to make your own semola pasta dough, as well as a number of different shapes and sauces.

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Semola Pasta Making Workshop
Mar
22

Semola Pasta Making Workshop

If you've ever wanted to try making your own pasta from scratch but find the idea daunting, then this is the perfect class for you. Once you see how easy (and fun!) it is, you'll never go back!

In this hands on cooking workshop, you will have the opportunity to make your own semola pasta dough, as well as a number of different shapes and sauces.

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Kalamunda Garden Festival - Autumn
Mar
2

Kalamunda Garden Festival - Autumn

The Kalamunda Garden Festival is an exciting community event that is staged four times a year on the first Sunday of every season (autumn, winter, spring and summer).

We only accept gardening-related stalls. We’re all about celebrating gardening and presenting an enjoyable, abundant and meaningful event.

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Summer Preserves! Live Cooking Demonstration
Feb
9

Summer Preserves! Live Cooking Demonstration

  • Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Amy from My Nonna Life, a passionate gardener and cook, as she shares her journey of embracing her inner Nonna and preserving homegrown food. In this live cooking demo of three recipes, you’ll have the chance to taste and sample her creations while learning how to make the most of summer produce and your garden’s bounty.

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Preserving the Harvest: Festive Edition
Dec
8

Preserving the Harvest: Festive Edition

Gift the joy of homemade preserves this festive season! Join me for a fun filled festive themed workshop where you will learn an array of food preserving methods to make delicious preserves to gift to friends and family, or incorporate into your own menus to enjoy.

In this hands on food preserving workshop, we will work with seasonal produce to make an array of treats that you can gift or enjoy yourself. The techniques learn can then be applied to all kinds of produce throughout the year.

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From Scratch: Semola Pasta
Nov
30

From Scratch: Semola Pasta

  • Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you've ever wanted to try making your own pasta from scratch but find the idea daunting, then this is the perfect class for you. Once you see how easy (and fun!) it is, you'll never go back!

In this hands on cooking workshop, you will have the opportunity to make your own semola pasta dough, as well as a number of different shapes and sauces.

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Workshop Reviews

“Amy is amazing and I have thoroughly enjoyed the two workshops that I have attended.

Her passion, patience and love of what she does shines through. I walked away with a shopping list and new knowledge. I have been busy preserving and pickling and making jams.... and any questions I had were very kindly answered and books recommended to expand my knowledge further.

Thank you Amy for your patience, kindness and enthusiasm.”

— Karri, Perth

“Amy’s preserving presentation at a community garden was inspiring; her passion and expertise shone through as she answered every question enthusiastically. I left with a wealth of new knowledge.

I also attended her gnocchi-making workshop, and it was fantastic. Amy’s clear, thorough explanations made replicating the recipe at home a breeze. My family loved it! I highly recommend Amy’s workshops and her content on My Nonna Life!”

— Jess, Busselton

“I have attended a number of talks and workshops with Amy from My Nonna Life.

Amy is engaging and passionate about preserving. She Is extremely generous with her knowledge and time and I have learned new skills and methods from her.

I definitely recommend Amy's talks and workshops for anyone wanting to preserve, or starting down the slow food path.”

— Nikki, Perth