Subject: Spring Pickling: DIY Fermentation Workshop
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:24:50 -0400
Join Ithacan for a hands-on fermentation workshop!
We'll gather to learn
the basics of pickling vegetables through the process of
lacto-fermentation*. We'll also make some of our own pickled foods to take home.
We'll
make two ferments: a traditional pickle and a spring chutney or salsa
with seasonal, ecologically produced, and locally-available ingredients.
When: May 12, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am Where: House of Katie Quinn-Jacobs, 52 Sodom Rd, Ithaca (Map) Max # of participants: 6 Cost: ~$5-7 for veggies and supplies Bring your own: 1 glass pint jar and 1 glass quart jar (if you have them) RSVP to:rfirak AT gmail.com
We'll start off learning the basics of preserving foods with lacto-fermentation, using beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to create healthy, live foods. We'll touch briefly on health and safety of fermented foods, and then move into the hands-on portion, where participants will gain experience creating their own fermented pickles. Participants will leave with an understanding of fermentation, plus two jars of vegetable dishes made in class. A light mid-morning snack will be provided.
This gathering is food-allergy and special-diet friendly. Please RSVP
to rfirak AT gmail.com and include any dietary needs you have.
Participants will split the cost of veggies and supplies at the workshop (cost will not exceed $7).
* Lacto-fermentation= lactic acid fermentation, using bacteria that produce lactic acid as a preserving agent.
-- Rachel Firak New Farmer Training Coordinator Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming PO Box 6679
Ithaca, NY 14851 www.groundswellcenter.org
Helping diverse learners develop the skills, knowledge and access to resources they need to build more equitable and sustainable local food systems
Spring Pickling: DIY Fermentation Workshop,
Rachel Firak, 04/30/2012