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15 Fun Things to Do for Mother's Day in Australia in 2025
By ClassBento Team
When it comes to fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Australia we’ve got 15 gift experiences guaranteed to make Mum’sWhen it comes to fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Australia we’ve got 15 gift experiences guaranteed to make Mum’s day even more special. ...
Who Said Family Recipes Have to Be Kept Secret
By Tiffany Fung
The secret’s out! This International Women’s Day meet seven ClassBento teachers passing on their knowledge, recipes,The secret’s out! This International Women’s Day meet seven ClassBento teachers passing on their knowledge, recipes, and creative crafts to the next generation. ...
Memorable Mother-Daughter Experiences That You Can Do Together
By ClassBento Team
Discover these relaxing gifts for Mum that promote quality time with mothers and daughters! Reconnect over pottery, painting,Discover these relaxing gifts for Mum that promote quality time with mothers and daughters! Reconnect over pottery, painting, cake decorating and more. ...
Non-touristy Things to do in Melbourne Next Month
By Courtenay Turner
Ready to discover a different side of Australia's capital of cool? Check out our guide to the best non-touristy things toReady to discover a different side of Australia's capital of cool? Check out our guide to the best non-touristy things to do in Melbourne in 2025. ...
11 Unconventional Mother's Day Activities in Melbourne
By Courtenay Turner
This list of Mother's Day activities in Melbourne will have you and Mum sorted this Mother's Day. Find the best gift ideasThis list of Mother's Day activities in Melbourne will have you and Mum sorted this Mother's Day. Find the best gift ideas and things to do with Mum. ...
The History of Kintsugi: The Art of Japanese Pottery Repair
By ClassBento Team
Kintsugi, which means golden joinery, is a Japanese method of ceramic repair that celebrates the beauty of imperfection.Kintsugi, which means golden joinery, is a Japanese method of ceramic repair that celebrates the beauty of imperfection. Discover more about this age-old craft – and try it for yourself! ...
7 Creative Date Ideas in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for fun ways to spend a romantic night? Discover our top picks for creative date ideas in Melbourne, guaranteed toLooking for fun ways to spend a romantic night? Discover our top picks for creative date ideas in Melbourne, guaranteed to make your next date night feel special. ...
Creative Things to do in Australia Next Month to Fill Your Cup
By Jana Lepojevic
Need a boost? Fill your cup with creative things to do in Australia next month! Try pottery, painting, candle making andNeed a boost? Fill your cup with creative things to do in Australia next month! Try pottery, painting, candle making and more hands-on creative experiences. ...
School Holiday Ideas in Melbourne: Kids Cooking Classes Will Work a Treat
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Keep your kids entertained these school holidays with cooking classes for kids in Melbourne! Cooking classes are fun andKeep your kids entertained these school holidays with cooking classes for kids in Melbourne! Cooking classes are fun and teach children valuable life skills ...
6 Creative Ideas for Your Date Night in Melbourne
By Jana Lepojevic
It’s time to get creative with cute date night ideas in Melbourne. So, treat yourself and your partner to a night spentIt’s time to get creative with cute date night ideas in Melbourne. So, treat yourself and your partner to a night spent getting crafty and making memories! ...
Top 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas in Australia
By Jana Lepojevic
Looking for the perfect gift? Check out these top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas in Australia. From pottery to cocktails, theseLooking for the perfect gift? Check out these top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas in Australia. From pottery to cocktails, these fun experiences will make Mum’s day! ...
7 Do It Yourself Mother's Day Gifts to Show You Care
By Tiffany Fung
From handmade soaps to macrame plant hangers, these do it yourself Mother’s Day gifts are the perfect present to show MumFrom handmade soaps to macrame plant hangers, these do it yourself Mother’s Day gifts are the perfect present to show Mum you truly care this year. ...
The Ultimate Mother's Day Gifts Guide in 2025
By Jana Lepojevic
The ultimate Mother’s Day gifts guide in 2025—explore foodie experiences, personalised keepsakes and more to find theThe ultimate Mother’s Day gifts guide in 2025—explore foodie experiences, personalised keepsakes and more to find the perfect gift to surprise Mum this year! ...
9 Wholesome Gift Ideas and Mother's Day Activities for Adults
By Courtenay Turner
From pottery workshops to cocktail making classes, discover the best Mother’s Day activities for adults around AustralFrom pottery workshops to cocktail making classes, discover the best Mother’s Day activities for adults around Australia. ...
5 Cosy Winter Date Ideas in Melbourne You Need to Try in 2025
By Tiffany Fung
Stay warm this winter with our favourite date ideas in Melbourne! From cosy crocheting classes to fun cocktail workshops,Stay warm this winter with our favourite date ideas in Melbourne! From cosy crocheting classes to fun cocktail workshops, experience love in a whole new light this season. ...
5 Sweet Ideas for First Mother's Day Gifts in Australia
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for ideas for first Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide on the best ideas to help sweeten up Mum’s day with ourLooking for ideas for first Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide on the best ideas to help sweeten up Mum’s day with our art, craft and cooking classes! ...
Only 22 days til Mother's Day
15 Fun Things to Do for Mother's Day in Australia in 2025
By ClassBento Team
When it comes to fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Australia we’ve got 15 gift experiences guaranteed to make Mum’sWhen it comes to fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Australia we’ve got 15 gift experiences guaranteed to make Mum’s day even more special. ...
Make Mother's Day Special with These Gifts for Mum in Adelaide
By Tiffany Fung
Want to 'wow' Mum this Mother’s Day? Discover our selection of gifts for Mum in Adelaide, from making latte art to throwingWant to 'wow' Mum this Mother’s Day? Discover our selection of gifts for Mum in Adelaide, from making latte art to throwing clay on the wheel. ...
11 Unconventional Mother's Day Activities in Melbourne
By Courtenay Turner
This list of Mother's Day activities in Melbourne will have you and Mum sorted this Mother's Day. Find the best gift ideasThis list of Mother's Day activities in Melbourne will have you and Mum sorted this Mother's Day. Find the best gift ideas and things to do with Mum. ...
5 Mother's Day Activities in Sydney to Take Mum in 2025
By Tiffany Fung
Find the best Mother’s Day activities in Sydney and treat her to something special. From terrarium making to skincare pampering,Find the best Mother’s Day activities in Sydney and treat her to something special. From terrarium making to skincare pampering, there’s something for every type of Mum. ...
Top 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas in Australia
By Jana Lepojevic
Looking for the perfect gift? Check out these top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas in Australia. From pottery to cocktails, theseLooking for the perfect gift? Check out these top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas in Australia. From pottery to cocktails, these fun experiences will make Mum’s day! ...
7 Do It Yourself Mother's Day Gifts to Show You Care
By Tiffany Fung
From handmade soaps to macrame plant hangers, these do it yourself Mother’s Day gifts are the perfect present to show MumFrom handmade soaps to macrame plant hangers, these do it yourself Mother’s Day gifts are the perfect present to show Mum you truly care this year. ...
The Ultimate Mother's Day Gifts Guide in 2025
By Jana Lepojevic
The ultimate Mother’s Day gifts guide in 2025—explore foodie experiences, personalised keepsakes and more to find theThe ultimate Mother’s Day gifts guide in 2025—explore foodie experiences, personalised keepsakes and more to find the perfect gift to surprise Mum this year! ...
Treat Mum to the Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas in Sydney
By Tiffany Fung
Looking to make your mum feel special on her big day? Discover our wide collection of Mother’s Day gift ideas in Sydney,Looking to make your mum feel special on her big day? Discover our wide collection of Mother’s Day gift ideas in Sydney, from soap making to cake decorating. ...
9 Wholesome Gift Ideas and Mother's Day Activities for Adults
By Courtenay Turner
From pottery workshops to cocktail making classes, discover the best Mother’s Day activities for adults around AustralFrom pottery workshops to cocktail making classes, discover the best Mother’s Day activities for adults around Australia. ...
5 Sweet Ideas for First Mother's Day Gifts in Australia
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for ideas for first Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide on the best ideas to help sweeten up Mum’s day with ourLooking for ideas for first Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide on the best ideas to help sweeten up Mum’s day with our art, craft and cooking classes! ...
Nice Mother's Day Gifts for Mums Who Deserve a Treat
By Jana Lepojevic
Celebrate Mum with a thoughtful experience gift! These nice Mother's Day gifts are perfect for relaxation, indulgence andCelebrate Mum with a thoughtful experience gift! These nice Mother's Day gifts are perfect for relaxation, indulgence and quality time together. ...
A Guide to Choosing Good Mother's Day Gifts She'll Love
By Tiffany Fung
Discover our ultimate guide to good Mother’s Day gifts she'll adore, no matter what kind of Mum she is. Gift her a paintingDiscover our ultimate guide to good Mother’s Day gifts she'll adore, no matter what kind of Mum she is. Gift her a painting class, cooking class and more! ...
Thoughtful (and Affordable) Mother's Day Gifts Under $100
By Courtenay Turner
These affordable Mother's Day gifts won't break the bank. From pottery to paint and sip, discover inexpensive experienceThese affordable Mother's Day gifts won't break the bank. From pottery to paint and sip, discover inexpensive experience gifts to suit your budget. ...
Spoil Her with Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts for Your Wife
By Tiffany Fung
Discover our guide to the best meaningful Mother’s Day gifts for your wife in 2025, from intimate pottery classes to creativeDiscover our guide to the best meaningful Mother’s Day gifts for your wife in 2025, from intimate pottery classes to creative candle making workshops. ...
7 Easy Mother's Day Gifts Every Mum Will Love
By Jana Lepojevic
Looking for easy Mother’s Day gifts this year? Skip the stuff and gift Mum an experience she'll love. Think art, food,Looking for easy Mother’s Day gifts this year? Skip the stuff and gift Mum an experience she'll love. Think art, food, creativity and more! ...
5 Meaningful Things to Do for Mother's Day with Mum
By Tiffany Fung
Searching for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide to the best things to do for Mother’s Day in 2025, from gardeningSearching for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide to the best things to do for Mother’s Day in 2025, from gardening classes to tasting experiences. ...
7 Pottery Classes in Melbourne You and Your Kids Will Love
By Grace Smith
Switch off the screens and switch into your creativity with pottery classes in Melbourne that you and your little one willSwitch off the screens and switch into your creativity with pottery classes in Melbourne that you and your little one will love! ...
9 Reasons to Sink Your Hands Into a Ceramics Class
By ClassBento Team
Curious about pottery classes? Here are 9 reasons to dive in and try this calming craft.
Plan a Perfect Date in Melbourne with Pottery Classes
By Jana Lepojevic
Stuck on date night ideas for couples in Melbourne? Join a couples pottery class! Spend quality time with your significantStuck on date night ideas for couples in Melbourne? Join a couples pottery class! Spend quality time with your significant other at an intimate pottery studio. ...
5 Meaningful Things to Do for Mother's Day with Mum
By Tiffany Fung
Searching for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide to the best things to do for Mother’s Day in 2025, from gardeningSearching for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts? Read our guide to the best things to do for Mother’s Day in 2025, from gardening classes to tasting experiences. ...
The Best Cosy Date Night Ideas to Try This Winter
By Jana Lepojevic
Embrace the cold with these cosy winter date night ideas. From art classes to ring making, find fun and intimate ways toEmbrace the cold with these cosy winter date night ideas. From art classes to ring making, find fun and intimate ways to connect with your partner this winter. ...
Best Unique Party Ideas for Teens in Melbourne They'll Love
By Sam Bowden
From pottery classes to cooking workshops, discover unique party ideas for teens in Melbourne that even the fussiest youngFrom pottery classes to cooking workshops, discover unique party ideas for teens in Melbourne that even the fussiest young adults will love for their birthday! ...
DIY Hot Cross Bun Chocolate Bars
By Courtenay Turner
The ultimate combination of two top-notch sweets, this DIY chocolate recipe is fun to make and a serious step up from store-boughtThe ultimate combination of two top-notch sweets, this DIY chocolate recipe is fun to make and a serious step up from store-bought Easter eggs. ...
Best Mother's Day Craft Experiences in Melbourne
By Annie Symmonds
Create lasting memories this Mother's Day at a craft experience in Melbourne! From pottery to candles, these gift ideas forCreate lasting memories this Mother's Day at a craft experience in Melbourne! From pottery to candles, these gift ideas for Mum will make her day unforgettable. ...
5 Pottery Studios to Try Ceramic Painting in Melbourne
By Tiffany Fung
Head around your local neighbourhood to find the best ceramic painting classes in Melbourne, to learn how to paint your ownHead around your local neighbourhood to find the best ceramic painting classes in Melbourne, to learn how to paint your own coffee mug to a funky dog bowl. ...
The Best Date Activities in Melbourne in 2025
By ClassBento Team
Seeking new ways to bond with your partner? These inspiring date night ideas in Melbourne for 2025 will help bring you bothSeeking new ways to bond with your partner? These inspiring date night ideas in Melbourne for 2025 will help bring you both closer through the art of painting! ...
Our Top Picks for Things to Do with Mum This Mother's Day
By Jana Lepojevic
From cocktail shaking to pasta making, find unique Mother’s Day activities you can do together in 2025 and create meaningfulFrom cocktail shaking to pasta making, find unique Mother’s Day activities you can do together in 2025 and create meaningful memories with Mum this May! ...
Couples Cooking Classes That Make Perfect Date Night Ideas
By ClassBento Team
Get into the kitchen for date night at cooking classes across Australia—the perfect treat for couples looking to reigniteGet into the kitchen for date night at cooking classes across Australia—the perfect treat for couples looking to reignite the romance! ...
7 of the Best Painting Courses in Melbourne in 2025
By Tiffany Fung
Unleash your creativity with our painting courses in Melbourne! Perfect for beginners or seasoned artists, we offer a welcomingUnleash your creativity with our painting courses in Melbourne! Perfect for beginners or seasoned artists, we offer a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. ...
What Kintsugi Taught Me About Life, Love and Healing
By Laine Fullerton
Our Editorial Manager Laine tries the art of Kintsugi and discovers what it can teach you about life, love and relationsOur Editorial Manager Laine tries the art of Kintsugi and discovers what it can teach you about life, love and relationships. ...
Discover Fun Mother's Day Beer and BBQ Classes in Melbourne
By Annie Symmonds
Celebrate Mother's Day the traditional Australian way with beer and BBQ Mother's Day Gift experiences in Melbourne.
How to Reuse Your Coffee Grounds
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Discover seven creative ways to reuse your coffee grounds and help the planet after you've learned to make the best coffeeDiscover seven creative ways to reuse your coffee grounds and help the planet after you've learned to make the best coffee at a barista course in Melbourne. ...
Nice Mother's Day Gifts for Mums Who Deserve a Treat
By Jana Lepojevic
Celebrate Mum with a thoughtful experience gift! These nice Mother's Day gifts are perfect for relaxation, indulgence andCelebrate Mum with a thoughtful experience gift! These nice Mother's Day gifts are perfect for relaxation, indulgence and quality time together. ...
A Guide to Choosing Good Mother's Day Gifts She'll Love
By Tiffany Fung
Discover our ultimate guide to good Mother’s Day gifts she'll adore, no matter what kind of Mum she is. Gift her a paintingDiscover our ultimate guide to good Mother’s Day gifts she'll adore, no matter what kind of Mum she is. Gift her a painting class, cooking class and more! ...
Thoughtful (and Affordable) Mother's Day Gifts Under $100
By Courtenay Turner
These affordable Mother's Day gifts won't break the bank. From pottery to paint and sip, discover inexpensive experienceThese affordable Mother's Day gifts won't break the bank. From pottery to paint and sip, discover inexpensive experience gifts to suit your budget. ...
Spoil Her with Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts for Your Wife
By Tiffany Fung
Discover our guide to the best meaningful Mother’s Day gifts for your wife in 2025, from intimate pottery classes to creativeDiscover our guide to the best meaningful Mother’s Day gifts for your wife in 2025, from intimate pottery classes to creative candle making workshops. ...
7 Easy Mother's Day Gifts Every Mum Will Love
By Jana Lepojevic
Looking for easy Mother’s Day gifts this year? Skip the stuff and gift Mum an experience she'll love. Think art, food,Looking for easy Mother’s Day gifts this year? Skip the stuff and gift Mum an experience she'll love. Think art, food, creativity and more! ...
13 Unforgettable Experience Gift Cards in Australia
By Annie Symmonds
Discover thousands of unforgettable experience gift voucher ideas in Australia. Treat your favourite people to everythingDiscover thousands of unforgettable experience gift voucher ideas in Australia. Treat your favourite people to everything from pottery making to cake decorating. ...
Need Thoughtful Gift Suggestions for Mother's Day? Take Our Quiz
By Courtenay Turner
Need personalised gift suggestions for Mother's Day? Take our two-minute quiz to discover the perfect present. Show Mum howNeed personalised gift suggestions for Mother's Day? Take our two-minute quiz to discover the perfect present. Show Mum how much she means this May. ...
Last-Minute Presents for Mum That Are Actually Thoughtful
By Jana Lepojevic
Discover unique last-minute gifts for Mum—from sensory experiences to artsy workshops, you’ll find thoughtful presentsDiscover unique last-minute gifts for Mum—from sensory experiences to artsy workshops, you’ll find thoughtful presents to delight her instantly. ...
5 Simple Mother's Day Gifts on a Budget
By Tiffany Fung
Simple Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be plain. Gift one of our amazing Mother’s Day gifts in Australia and helpSimple Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be plain. Gift one of our amazing Mother’s Day gifts in Australia and help her tap into her creative side! ...
Our 7 Best Picks for Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts in Australia
By Tiffany Fung
Looking for last minute Mother’s Day gifts in Australia? Treat Mum to the gift she’ll really want on her special day,Looking for last minute Mother’s Day gifts in Australia? Treat Mum to the gift she’ll really want on her special day, from skincare classes to flower workshops. ...
Fun Experience Presents Melbourne Locals Will Love
By Courtenay Turner
From Brunswick to Braeside, discover the best Christmas gift experiences in Melbourne. Give the gift of gin-making, paintFrom Brunswick to Braeside, discover the best Christmas gift experiences in Melbourne. Give the gift of gin-making, paint and sip or pottery! ...
Show You've Been Paying Attention with Personalised Gifts for Her
By Jana Lepojevic
Surprise her with thoughtful and personalised gifts in Melbourne with our gift ideas to make her feel special and show you'veSurprise her with thoughtful and personalised gifts in Melbourne with our gift ideas to make her feel special and show you've been paying attention. ...
7 Melbourne Experience Gifts for Foodies
By Jana Lepojevic
Unwrap the perfect Melbourne experience gifts for foodies in 2023! Explore the city's culinary delights through hands-onUnwrap the perfect Melbourne experience gifts for foodies in 2023! Explore the city's culinary delights through hands-on food and drink experiences. ...
Top Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma 2025
By Sam Bowden
Don't forget Grandma this Mother's Day! Our experience gift ideas for grandma will help make your grandma feel loved, specialDon't forget Grandma this Mother's Day! Our experience gift ideas for grandma will help make your grandma feel loved, special and smiling from ear to ear! ...
Why Experience Gifts Are My Favourite Holiday Tradition
By Laine Fullerton
Skip the wrapping paper this year! ClassBento Australia's Head of Content shares why experience gifts are the best way toSkip the wrapping paper this year! ClassBento Australia's Head of Content shares why experience gifts are the best way to create lasting memories. ...
Stop Buying Things and Start Giving Experiences for Gifts
By Jana Lepojevic
Stop buying things and give experiences for gifts! Discover how to make 2025 memorable with thoughtful, fun and eco-friendlyStop buying things and give experiences for gifts! Discover how to make 2025 memorable with thoughtful, fun and eco-friendly experience gift ideas. ...
Creative Ways to Connect with a Loved One Living with Dementia
By Kellie Maloney
We’ve put together a list of heartwarming ideas designed to help you reconnect with your loved one this Dementia ActionWe’ve put together a list of heartwarming ideas designed to help you reconnect with your loved one this Dementia Action Week and beyond… ...
How to Build Better Boundaries If You WFH
By Courtenay Turner
Discover how to relieve stress, reduce the likelihood of burnout and improve your overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Simple Self-Care Ideas to Support Your Mum's Wellbeing
By ClassBento Team
Know a Mum who could do with some spoiling this Mother's Day? Our Mother's Day gift ideas are perfect for those Mums whoKnow a Mum who could do with some spoiling this Mother's Day? Our Mother's Day gift ideas are perfect for those Mums who need some pampering! ...
Why Paint and Sip Classes in Melbourne Are the Perfect Way to Detox Your Week
By Sam Bowden
Indulge in soul-soothing and refreshing paint and sip classes in Melbourne - the perfect way to unwind at the end of theIndulge in soul-soothing and refreshing paint and sip classes in Melbourne - the perfect way to unwind at the end of the week. ...
To Spice or Not to Spice: Can Chilli Improve Your Health
By Susana Aguilera
Find out how to add more chilli to your food and what the benefits of chilli are at a Melbourne cooking class near you withFind out how to add more chilli to your food and what the benefits of chilli are at a Melbourne cooking class near you with a focus on spicy cuisine. ...
Be Kind to Your Mind
By ClassBento Team
Increasing isolation and burnout means it's more important than ever to be kind to your mind. Getting involved in fun creativeIncreasing isolation and burnout means it's more important than ever to be kind to your mind. Getting involved in fun creative workshops can help to improve your mental wellbeing ...
Fun Corporate Team Building Activities That Promote Employee Wellbeing
By Laine Fullerton
Spice up your team dynamics with these six engaging corporate team building activities in Melbourne. Foster collaborationSpice up your team dynamics with these six engaging corporate team building activities in Melbourne. Foster collaboration and boost employee wellbeing! ...
Stepping Out to Fight Dementia
By Kellie Maloney
On May 22nd 2022, the ClassBento team stepped up to beat dementia at the Sydney Memory Walk And Jog.
Why So Serious? Hobbies Vs. Burnout
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
Discover fun team building activities in Australia to enhance workplace motivation and avoid burnout in 2025 by finding hobbiesDiscover fun team building activities in Australia to enhance workplace motivation and avoid burnout in 2025 by finding hobbies that you'll love. ...
Why Plants Are Your Best Friend If You WFH
By Charlotte McKewen
Discover how adding plants to your workspace can brighten up your mood and your day!
Best Matcha Recipe Ideas to Improve Your Health
By Julia Carr-Catzel
Matcha, which directly translates to ‘powdered tea’ in Japanese, found its roots over one thousand years ago,Matcha, which directly translates to ‘powdered tea’ in Japanese, found its roots over one thousand years ago, when Japanese monks would consume the beverage, to maintain calm during meditation practice. In modern Japan, matcha, at the center tea ceremonies, continues to reflect Zen culture. It's also an incredibly popular ingredient in Japanese cooking classes in Sydney. Its signature green colour is the result of the slow growth of the leaves under shade, thus obtaining a greater chlorophyll density. Once harvested, the leaves are ground into fine powder, combined with hot water and whisked with a bamboo brush or ‘chasen’ to make tea. Garnering the attention of superfood lovers and others alike, matcha can be found in a slew of sweet and savoury dishes, from muffins to guacamole, the green powder is known to boost mental wellbeing, weight loss and even fight cancer, Alzheimers and dementia. Facts about matcha When consumed daily, matcha supports the immune system, sustaining your body’s antioxidant levels. Its unique class of antioxidants ‘catechins’, specifically ‘epigallocatechin’ (EGC), can ward off agents which damage cell DNA, and thus reduce chance of cancer, and help fend of the signs of ageing. According to a study conducted by Tufts University, its high antioxidant level of 1573 units is far above food such as blueberries (93) and broccoli (31). Matcha promotes longer-term, sustainable energy. The drink lets you skip past coffee jitters, delivering natural caffeine throughout the body over a 6-8-hour period. L-Theanine amino acid found in matcha increases dopamine levels and boosts serotonin, enhances focus, balances your mood and reduces stress. Alongside detoxifying and rebooting internal processes, matcha improves your outer appearance. One spoon of Matcha tea powder is equal to 10 cups of green tea per day, vastly lowering cholesterol and blood pressure and boosting weightloss. The powder inhibits cell degeneration responsible for wrinkles, skin cancer, loss of collagen and skin elasticity. Matcha meals to try Topping countless meal variations, matcha lattes are likely the most common and popular form. In a fresh, yet complex process, lattes comprise of matcha powder, milk and sometimes a sweetener. Added to smoothies, ice-creams and pancakes – its natural bright green aesthetic is favoured among chefs and health-enthusiasts alike. The green hues are refined on social media where one can scroll through hundreds of photos featuring innovative matcha recipes under the hashtag #matcha; crepes, fudge and green granola included. Japanese foods including rice, green-tea ice-cream or mochi also incorporate matcha. To harness the best quality of matcha, the degree of grade, from cooking to ceremonial must be taken into consideration. Ceremonial graded matcha is usually representative of the region it came from, the amount of time the tea spent in shade before harvest, among other factors. Alternatively, cooking grade matcha is commonly used to produce sweeter cafe drinks. Indicators of ceremonial grade are colour: fluorescent as opposed to moss green and flavouring: slightly bitter with a refreshing grassy taste. When not prepared with care, matcha can lose its nutritional properties. And to maximise and neutralise matcha’s antioxidants, various ingredient pairings help to increase its properties such as citrus from lemon, promoting absorption. Vitamin C perfectly compliments matcha’s grassy notes. Typical Japanese desserts such as yoghurt: to balancing out bitter flavours or chewy, sweet mochi: to add a layer of texture to compliment matcha. Discover more traditional Japanese cooking classes here. Learn to use matcha Learn how to harness matcha’s best qualities under the expertise of a professional chef. Cook delectable matcha dishes in Matcha Lovers High Tea workshop alongside chef Yoshiko Takeuchi. Dip your fingers in coconut fudge, make two-colour mocha balls with yuzu and matcha an-paste and cold soba with matcha broth. Yoshiko holds over ten years to her name as a qualified chef, frequenting Sydney’s top kitchens and working alongside professionals including Tetsuya Wakuda. Dedicated to cooking healthily, she states: “I want all my students glow with confidence, energy and healthy beauty.” Yoshiko’s Japanese influenced vegetarian and vegan meals, aim to do just that. Observe Yoshiko’s detailed and easy-to-follow demonstrations, following hands-on practice. Sip on a yuzu matcha mocktail and organic matcha green tea. Take home practical and appetising recipes to replicate at home and incorporate into future meals. Take control of your relationship to food and echo Yoshiko’s philosophy of taking onboard a healthy and enriching lifestyle. ...
Aged Health Benefits and Recreational Classes
By Sarah Hinds-Friedl
The weekend before my great-grandmother passed away at 98-years-old, she took me outside to plant sunflowers. Her daughterThe weekend before my great-grandmother passed away at 98-years-old, she took me outside to plant sunflowers. Her daughter and granddaughter put up a fuss, claiming that it was too hot outside, and that she should rest instead. She just waved a hand and motioned for me to help her stand up. “I’m going to teach my great-granddaughter how to garden,” she said. I think we were all a little bit surprised. In her old age, Nora wasn’t usually so lucid. It was hot that day (the sunflowers wouldn’t survive the sweltering heat waves of the next few months,) but my great-grandmother didn’t seem to mind. Under her sun visor, she was all smiles. As she walked me through the steps of preparing the flowerbed and spreading the seeds in the fresh soil, my great-grandmother was radiating joy. Of course, she was always excited to spend time with family, but this was something different. This energy and warmth had something to do with gardening. In the years since her passing, I’ve always been incredibly grateful for the chance to share that afternoon with her. I was able to see first-hand how a simple task, like caring for a garden, could have such a powerful impact on a woman who had lived for a century. The fact that something as small as planting a seed could still put such a radiant smile on her face astounded me and pushed me to find more information on the power of leisure activities on the elderly. As it turns out, the benefits of leisure activities for everyone are vast, but they can have a particularly powerful effect on the mental health of middle-aged and advanced-aged citizens. Why should we focus on older individuals? As middle age passes into advanced years, our senior citizens have a difficult transition. The things they took for granted in youth, such as mobility and memory, have become less accessible in older age. Even the most joyful and lighthearted of people have to admit that this loss of function can be frustrating, scary, and depressing. The awareness of this slowing down can be especially accentuated in retired individuals, who can no longer focus on a career or feel a sense of fulfillment in their jobs. Luckily, there are ways to ease the transition. Researchers across the world have been searching for solutions to the problems associated exclusively with the experience of aging, and what they found was something that community centers and elderly facilities have been saying all along: creative hobbies are good for our mental state and physical health. Multi-cultural methods: what are they doing in Japan? A 2015 study (1) from the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine in Japan sought to put previous claims of the effectiveness of certain leisure activities to the test. Though they disproved earlier beliefs that participating in social activities could improve mental health in middle-aged and elderly individuals, they did find some overall uplifting benefits to other leisure activities. Their findings found, for instance, that hobbies, cultural activities, physical exercise, and sports all improved the mental health of elderly Japanese citizens. The effect was compounded when such activities were shared with a companion or group. What about Australians? A similar study (2) was conducted by three scholars in 2013 exploring the effect of hobbies on the mental health of elderly women living in Australia. Their impetus for conducting the study was a body of precedent publications that, although dealing with the benefits of creative activities on mental wellbeing, had largely excluded the effects of such hobbies on the older generation. Their definition of creative hobby was expansive: everything from needlework to photography to china painting was included in study. And their findings were incredible: Women involved in such activities were more likely to be socially engaged and showed a lower tendency toward “osteoarthritis, stroke, depression or anxiety/nervous disorder compared with women not involved in those hobbies” (2, page 7). These women were also more likely to be in physically good shape in terms of functionality and enjoy an overall higher quality of life. The reasoning for these benefits is still somewhat unclear. Experts believe that these types of hobbies probably improve mental health by lowering stress, sparking cognitive activity, and producing feelings of fulfillment and pride in participants. How can we use this information? We can all agree that investing our elderly population is a valuable use of effort and resources. After all, they are our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. They are future versions of ourselves, as we navigate our own aging process. We certainly wouldn’t be here without them. And in this vulnerable time in their lives, we should put this scientific knowledge to good use. There are lots of possible workshops that retirees and try out or even start themselves such as paint-and-sip classes, stand up paddle boarding, water aerobics, yarn bombing (the rebellious act of covering public spaces with crocheted or knitted works of art). These are just a few examples of the plethora of wacky, fun, unique hobbies out there. This is one of the reasons why ClassBento was started, to make it easier for retirees to try out new hobbies and also allow them to teach their passions and get paid, giving them purpose back in their lives. Our elders deserve it Based on my personal experience with my great-grandmother, I cannot understate the effect of leisure activities on elderly individuals. 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