The workshop is one of many events being held as part of the Bayleys Tussock Country music festival and will be organized by Gore local Coral McCauley.
Ms. McCauley is a longtime member of the Gore Country Music Club and has become known for her cinnamon oysters: small, cream-filled sponge cakes.
“I'm not sure why I've built a reputation on making them. I'm not sure why they're better than anyone else's. I just decided to make them one day,” she said.
“I saw the recipe in the Edmonds cookbook and wanted to give it a try. They were an easy treat for events: you make them, spread them and put them in the freezer, and you can take them out when needed. I took them to the country music club over 15 years ago and they have been a hit ever since.”
She said the classic Kiwi treat was not something she had eaten before she started making them.
“I never really liked baking and Mom didn't fry them when we were kids. We don't eat a lot of them in our house and a lot of people don't really know what they are. They think it's some kind of oyster.
“Some people seem to have difficulty making them and find it quite difficult. I think it's more of a skill than a secret recipe. It does take some time to work out as it can take just as long to to cream the oysters as if to cook them.”
Ms McCauley admits she was initially reluctant to teach the workshop, but is looking forward to sharing her baking tips.
“It's a bit of fun, but not something I ever thought I would do. I'm not much of a public speaker, so I'm looking forward to it, but with trepidation.
“It's a great opportunity to learn a new skill and learn how to make oysters, especially if you haven't done it before.”