Free online baking course with Sarah Graham

This free virtual master class features six lessons and provides both aspiring and seasoned bakers with a new platform to spruce up their baking skills. The Art of Baking is designed to demystify the intimidating subject of baking and will have cooks mastering a variety of baked delicacies just in time for the summer holidays.

"Technology is changing the way people learn. With the proliferation of internet-enabled mobile devices, we see no reason why you can't access the knowledge of a seasoned baker like Sarah from the comfort of your own kitchen, at the time of your convenience," says Tim Price, head of digital marketing, Yuppiechef.com.

Each lesson has four steps including watching an engaging video tutorial, reading through the lesson notes to buff up knowledge and review key points, baking a recipe in the home kitchen and completing a quiz to unlock the next lesson.

Sarah Graham, author of the quirky cookbook 'bitten', food blogger at afoodieliveshere.co.za and TV personality, says, "I was excited to get involved in this project and much effort, pride and passion has gone into it. There aren't many resources out there and this course speaks to a wide variety of people. There are many tips and tricks to pick up on and I hope that aspiring bakers will love this course as much as I did."

Price adds, "There's a lot of foodie content out there - shows, recipes, blogs - but while they provide entertainment value and beautiful content, they often don't touch on the foundations vital to great baking.

"By creating this course, we're able not only to share inspirational recipes and tips, but also facilitate an engaging learning experience, give participants a boost in baking confidence and inspire them to get into the kitchen."

To find out more, view the YouTube promo video, http://youtu.be/PArFmFwkvcI and to register, go to www.yuppiechef.com/cooking-school.htm.