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Eco Eats – Mastering sustainable home cooking Adult
Location and start date
Cornwall College St Austell - 9 March 2026Duration
2 day course on MondaysAttendance
Part-timeCourse information
Transform the way you cook and shop to benefit your health, your wallet, and the planet. This practical course is designed to equip you with the essential skills for reducing food waste, mastering seasonal and local ingredients, and efficiently planning meals to create delicious, eco-friendly food every day.
• The Food Footprint: Understanding the environmental impact of your food choices (meat, dairy, fish).
• Seasonal & Local: How to find, choose, and integrate the freshest in-season produce into your menus.
• Deciphering Labels: Making ethical and sustainable choices for meat, seafood, and pantry staples.
The Zero-Waste Kitchen
• Waste Reduction: Essential tips for proper food storage to keep ingredients fresh longer.
• Root-to-Stem Cooking: Creative recipes for using typically discarded parts (stems, peels, leaves) to maximise flavour and nutrients.
• Larder & Leftover Mastery: Effective meal planning and transforming yesterday's dinner into exciting new dishes for today.
Energy-Efficient Cooking
• Saving Energy: Simple techniques to reduce power consumption while cooking (e.g., using lids, residual heat, and the right appliances).
• Plant-Forward Focus: Incorporating more beans, lentils, and grains as healthy, low-impact staples.
The Sustainable Pantry: Stocking a smart pantry with versatile, environmentally-friendly ingredients
• Seasonal & Local: How to find, choose, and integrate the freshest in-season produce into your menus.
• Deciphering Labels: Making ethical and sustainable choices for meat, seafood, and pantry staples.
The Zero-Waste Kitchen
• Waste Reduction: Essential tips for proper food storage to keep ingredients fresh longer.
• Root-to-Stem Cooking: Creative recipes for using typically discarded parts (stems, peels, leaves) to maximise flavour and nutrients.
• Larder & Leftover Mastery: Effective meal planning and transforming yesterday's dinner into exciting new dishes for today.
Energy-Efficient Cooking
• Saving Energy: Simple techniques to reduce power consumption while cooking (e.g., using lids, residual heat, and the right appliances).
• Plant-Forward Focus: Incorporating more beans, lentils, and grains as healthy, low-impact staples.
The Sustainable Pantry: Stocking a smart pantry with versatile, environmentally-friendly ingredients
Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
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Course Code 15199-STA-25
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| For individuals with an income over £32,000, there is a nominal fee. ( Tuition Fees: £19.50 ).
Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Eco Eats – Mastering sustainable home cooking
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Seafood, Cooking, Gourmet, Catering
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