Syrian Baking with Noura (25 May 2024)

Join our award-winning chef, Noura from our Syrian Supper Clubs as she teaches you how to make some traditional Syrian treats on Saturday 25 May from 11am - 2:30pm.

From the organisation that has run regular Syrian supper clubs for many years. Come and join us for a Syrian baking masterclass with our award-winning chef Noura Selibi.

Noura will show you how to make delicious maamoul, a shortbread cookie stuffed with either date paste, chopped walnuts or pistachios and dusted with powdered sugar. Noura will also teach you how to make kunafa, a glorious confection of soft melted cheese (mascarpone & homemade curd cheese) sandwiched with shredded phyllo pastry and drizzled with rose water syrup.

A light lunch is included. 

Concession tickets

Cyrenians is committed to accessibility and offers a concession rate for those who are group booking (booking of two or more tickets in one order), children aged under 12 or unemployed, on a low income, on benefits or retired. 

About our events

By participating in our events you are directly supporting the work we do with people taking the first steps on their own food journeys, whether this is learning the basics of food hygiene and cooking, or receiving support via our flatpack meals services and community pantries. Thank you for choosing to participate in an event that makes a difference. 

Location

This event will be taking place at our Flavour and Haver cook school in Leith, a short walk from Leith Walk and Pilrig Park. Accessible through Lothian Buses via Leith Walk, Great Junction Street and Bonnington Road.