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Fundamentals of Fermentation
Description
Fermented foods can help the body absorb more nutrients, support the immune system and add homemade flair to your everyday meals. Join us for an engaging day-long, 4-hour workshop where you’ll learn how easy it is to make your meals more delicious, nutritious and unique with homemade fermented foods!
Topics in this class include:
- Understanding microbiology basics and how microbes transform raw foods into probiotic superfoods
- An exploration of the spectrum of fermented foods, including veggies, dairy, beverages and vinegars
- Materials and supplies that can be helpful to ferment at home
Activities in this class include:
- Seeing, smelling and tasting a few fermented foods and reviewing their cultural heritage
- Starting two fermentation projects to take home
- Demonstration of continued care for your fermenting products
This workshop will be held indoors with a combination of conversational lecture, show-and-tell, taste testing, and hands-on activities. Class will take place on Saturday, March 1st from from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and will include a half hour break for lunch.
Class size is limited to about 15 people and we will be following current public health recommendations. Cost of class includes supplies – you will take two samples home.
