Japanese woodblock prints by Gardner and now Japanese culinary traditions on Sunday the 13th at 6.30. This Month Cookie is turning Japanese.

Our guest Chef Sasaki Makoto  will take over Cookie and DJ Chef.

Sasaki will be preparing a 3 course tasting menu using the best of Scottish fish and other ingredients.  He will be able to tell you about each dish and give you a better introduction into the art and tradition of Japanese Food.  Of course Japanese food is not all about raw fish, Sushi and Udon Noddles.

It has always focused on the best ingredients prepare with particular beauty and seasonality  (shun). Just words we want to hear at Cookie.

Both Kanto and Kansai regions which are defined by strong and delicate flavours.

You will be able to get an introduction to all this and more at Cookie on Sunday.

The barter scheme we ran this year was a big success. It saw us exchanging on a whole variety of produce: from soft fruits to summer salads, edible flowers such as nasturtium and more. We would like to capitalise on this and also structure things a little better for next year.

If you contributed this year and would like to continue next year please get in touch. Lets hear your thoughts on what is the best way to go about bartering for goods.

We are really interested in using the food you grow and any surplice you may have. We would also like to hear from people who would be prepared to grow for us. That is people who would be prepared to grow certain items for us specifically and dedicate a little of their production to become alternative suppliers for Cookie?

Promote urban agriculture. http://www.sustainweb.org/cityharvest/

In addition to these thoughts, we have an allotment which we are looking for partners to help out with. So anyone who is interested in getting growing and is of a communal spirit drop us a line.