Stir-Up Sunday - A Chocolate Christmas Tradition
Tocumwal Chocolate School
Gather around the kitchen bench at Tocumwal Chocolate School for a festive workshop led by Wendy Alford. Stir-Up Sunday gives a traditional Christmas custom a chocolate twist, with hands-on making, stories and tasting.
Participants make four full-size mince pies using chocolate pastry and Wendy's fruit mince, which has been soaking since February. They also create nine festive chocolate mendiants: three ruby, three milk and three dark chocolate discs, decorated with fruit and nuts.
A panforte demonstration introduces the traditional Italian fruit, nut and spice confection, followed by a shared tasting. Participants leave with their mince pies, mendiants, a small piece of panforte and recipes to recreate the treats at home.
The workshop welcomes adults aged 18 and over, with no previous chocolate-making experience required. All ingredients, packaging, demonstrations, tastings and recipes are included. Comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes are recommended.
