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May
5
7:00 PM19:00

Gettin’ Gutsy! Week 1: Gut Health Assessment, Eating Hygiene & Anatomy, & Physiology - Online

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A 6-Week Journey to Revitalize Your Gut Health

Welcome to Gettin’ Gutsy!—a transformative six-week program designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to optimize your gut health. This program integrates education, actionable steps, and holistic support to help you achieve lasting improvements in digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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May
12
7:00 PM19:00

Gettin’ Gutsy! Week2: Mindful Eating, Nutrition Basics & Nervous System Regulation - Online

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

A 6-Week Journey to Revitalize Your Gut Health

Welcome to Gettin’ Gutsy!—a transformative six-week program designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to optimize your gut health. This program integrates education, actionable steps, and holistic support to help you achieve lasting improvements in digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jun
2
7:00 PM19:00

Gettin’ Gutsy! Week 3: What Happens When We Eat? Stomach Acid & Enzymes - Online

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

A 6-Week Journey to Revitalize Your Gut Health

Welcome to Gettin’ Gutsy!—a transformative six-week program designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to optimize your gut health. This program integrates education, actionable steps, and holistic support to help you achieve lasting improvements in digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

Fermented Vegetables Workshop @ ATL Botanic Garden In-Person

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation. Discover cover the basic science behind how to ferment vegetables – from sauerkraut and beets to carrots and corn. Then, try your hand at fermenting whatever vegetables you have in your kitchen while we discuss the many health benefits fermented foods can provide. 

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jun
9
7:00 PM19:00

Gettin’ Gutsy! Week 4: Red Flags—Recognizing Digestive Imbalances - Online

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

A 6-Week Journey to Revitalize Your Gut Health

Welcome to Gettin’ Gutsy!—a transformative six-week program designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to optimize your gut health. This program integrates education, actionable steps, and holistic support to help you achieve lasting improvements in digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jun
16
7:00 PM19:00

Gettin’ Gutsy! Week 5: Prebiotics, Probiotics & Fermentation - Online

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

A 6-Week Journey to Revitalize Your Gut Health

Welcome to Gettin’ Gutsy!—a transformative six-week program designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to optimize your gut health. This program integrates education, actionable steps, and holistic support to help you achieve lasting improvements in digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jun
17
6:30 PM18:30

Making Miso @ New York Botanical Gardens - Online

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation. Discover cover the basic science behind how to ferment vegetables – from sauerkraut and beets to carrots and corn. Then, try your hand at fermenting whatever vegetables you have in your kitchen while we discuss the many health benefits fermented foods can provide. 

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jun
23
7:00 PM19:00

Gettin’ Gutsy! Week 6: What’s Hurting Your Gut? Antacids, Medications, Pathogens & Stress - Online

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

A 6-Week Journey to Revitalize Your Gut Health

Welcome to Gettin’ Gutsy!—a transformative six-week program designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to optimize your gut health. This program integrates education, actionable steps, and holistic support to help you achieve lasting improvements in digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jul
24
6:30 PM18:30

Gut Health: The Key To Your Immune System @ New York Botanical Garden - Online

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Your digestive system is home to over 70% of your immune system! So keeping your gut in tip-top shape is crucial to maintaining good health. We will examine the difference between good and bad bacteria and explore how each affects your energy level, skin, and overall health. We'll focus on how to strengthen your digestion and create better eating habits, including by introducing fermented foods and herbal medicine into your diet.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Aug
13
6:30 PM18:30

Making Kombucha @ New York Botanical Garden - Online

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Fermentation is one of our oldest food processing methods. Scientifically known as zymology, it refers to the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. We'll cover the basic science of how to ferment tea to make kombucha, how it can improve your gut health, and ways to brew it yourself. You'll try your hand at preparing a drink and some fruit leathers.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Sep
17
6:30 PM18:30

Fermenting Vegetables @ New York Botanical Garden - Online

  • New York Botanical Garden (map)
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Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation. Discover cover the basic science behind how to ferment vegetables - from sauerkraut and beets to carrots and corn. Then, try your hand at fermenting whatever vegetables you have in your kitchen while we discuss the many health benefits fermented foods can provide.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00

Gut Health Workshop @Matawan Aberdeen Library - Online

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Mar
23
12:00 PM12:00

Fermented Vegetables @ Fleur & Forage in Atlanta In-Person

Note the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation. Discover cover the basic science behind how to ferment vegetables – from sauerkraut and beets to carrots and corn. Then, try your hand at fermenting whatever vegetables you have in your kitchen while we discuss the many health benefits fermented foods can provide. 

Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Jun
1
2:00 PM14:00

Fermented Vegetables @ Fleur & Forage in Atlanta (In Person)

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Come learn how to ferment vegetables with Contraband Ferments on June 1st, 2024 from 2-4 PM. The event will be hosted at the Fleur + Forage Studio off of Covington Hwy. The exact location will be shared upon signing up.


Please note, that while participants are not expected to cook along with the demonstration, the materials list below explains what supplies you'll want in the house so you can put what you've learned into action after class.

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Sauerkraut at the Brooklyn Public Library at Clinton Hill
Mar
28
6:30 PM18:30

Sauerkraut at the Brooklyn Public Library at Clinton Hill

Join us for another amazing Sauerkraut workshop at the Clinton Hill Library!

Fermentation is one of the oldest food-processing methods still used today. The science of fermentation studies the conversion of carbohydrates using yeast or bacteria into alcohols, gases, or acid. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi, and many other delicious foods are the product of fermentation. In this course we cover the basic science behind making the funky, fermented treat sauerkraut and why it’s good for you, and then we’ll teach you how to make it yourself. If you are interested in Old World food preservation, gut health, or fermentation in general, this is the class for you. This class is family friendly—parents and their children are welcome to attend!

Click the link below to sign up!

http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/fermentation-101-sauerkra-clinton-hill-library-031417

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Teaching at Berkshire Fermentation Festival
Sep
11
10:00 AM10:00

Teaching at Berkshire Fermentation Festival

  • Great Barrington Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We're going to be in the fermenting fray at the Berkshire Fermentation Festival this year teaching about fermented nut cheeses! Our Chief Fermentationist, Cheryl Paswater will be at the festival all weekend! Come say hello and get to know more of the fermenting community.

Check out the schedule below:

SCHEDULE of Events

We will have two presentation areas, FIZZ and POP

POP
10am    Cultured Dairy:  The good and bad and the nutritious and delicious
As part demonstration and part lecture, six time cancer survivor and Natural Health Educator and Coach, Dan Hegerich, will take you through an introduction to the Art (play) and Science (experimentation) of cultured dairy; specifically dairy milk.  In this presentation you will learn to understand the two basic types of culturing milk, the two main aspects to culturing milk, and two main principle concepts to consider when consuming cultured milk products and much more.  Samples will be available.  


11am    Observations of Fermentation: The foundation of creativity is observation. With Luke Pryjma  
Observation implies a relationship.  What is between you and your ferment?  I enjoy being sloppy, playful, wild, witty and a little bit dangerous with fermentation.  This is a lecture that blends science and anecdotes for an experience of one part calamity, one part adventure, one part addiction, one part insight.  Certainly, boundaries will be tested and I honor those that aren't.

1pm    Tepache & Friends: Mexican Fermented Beverages with Adam Elabd
Discover some of the diverse and delicious fermented beverages of Mexico.  You'll learn how to make and get to taste homemade tepache and learn about the process and tradition behind it and several other traditional ferments such as tejuino, colonche, tibicos, pulque, tequila & mezcal. Be sure to check out his books for sale at the resource table!

2pm    Phoebe Young makes fermented, cold smoked, semi dry sausage she calls New Lebanon baloney. She will describe her process specifically and talk about fermenting meat as one of several strategies for meat preservation.

3pm    Kimchi: Making and Cooking with It With Andrea Chesman
The Korean pickled vegetable known as kimchi is one of the most popular fermented pickles in America, as well as in Korea.  Learn what it takes to make authentic-tasting kimchi and how to cook with it when it begins to get too sour to enjoy straight out of the jar. Samples will be shared.

FIZZ
11:30am    Adamah will cover the basics of lacto-fermentation with mixed, seasonal vegetables from our farm in Falls Village, CT.  Learn about the process of home-scale and commercial pickling, how it can fit into the garden and kitchen at home or to reduce waste on the farm.    

1:30pm    Cheryl of Contraband ferments cultured nut cheese

2:30pm    Richard Bourdon, owner of Berkshire Mountain Bakery will present on ultra fermented low carb, high protein bread. If time permits, he will also speak about how the best foods can make you sick.

Benjamin Wolfe and two of his grad students will be set up all day sharing with us their latest research in their lab on the microbiology of sauerkraut. They are learning that different varieties of cabbages have distinct microbiomes and where you grow your cabbage can impact the microbes that end up in your ferments. They will provide an update on their latest findings and will will have a microscope setup so we can see sauerkraut microbes up close. Make sure to stop by his table!

Come visit the resources tent for book signings!

All Day --Kushi Institute: Miso soup, natto, tempeh, sauerkraut food demos and presentation on vegan macrobiotic cooking and lifestyle.

Live Music!
Moonshine Holler 11- 1:30 pm
&
Whiskey Jack String Band   1:45- 4pm

Culture swap
Bring cultured to trade and share at our culture swap table. ie sourdough starter, scobys, kefir grains, etc.

For the kids
Jenny with Food Adventures will be making vegetable ferments
 

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