For some, it’s that feeling of a warm pizza box on your lap; for others, the carb-laden succour of a creamy mashed potato or the sweet sensation of a freshly-baked cookie.

From menu creation to running the kitchen, Bathurst resident, Gemma England has her career cooked to perfection, thanks to the skills and expertise she has learnt at TAFE NSW and on-the-job at Country Coffee.

They’re the three seemingly innocent words that strike dread into the hearts of many: “Bring a plate”.

The true beauty of autumn is that it heralds the arrival of the relatively-guilt-free eating season. And what better way to embrace the season than to tuck into a hearty slow-cooked meal.

According to TAFE NSW cookery queen Sara Morley, no matter how you slice it, your cutting implement is often the most forgotten part of food preparation.

TAFE NSW is offering budding Bathurst chefs the opportunity to study a nationally accredited apprenticeship course in their local area.

TAFE NSW students and teachers are encouraging the Orange community to experience the culinary creations and exceptional service of the Dharra Ngurang training restaurant during Orange F.O.O.D Week.

Whether you prefer them lightly toasted and slathered with butter or topped with scrambled eggs and peanut butter (yes, that’s actually a thing), there’s something deliciously comforting about a hot cross bun.

Signal Box Apprentice chef Matthew Mirosevich has risen to the top, taking out the 2020 Brett Graham Scholarship after battling it out in the final cook-off on Tuesday night at TAFE NSW Hamilton.