British Columbia: Fun with Fermentation! An Intro to Food Preservation by Fermentation

Introduction to Food Preservation by Fermentation in Vancouver, BC

There's an older, simpler way to preserve food than canning. Fermented foods provide us with the right balance of micro-organisms in our guts which is what lots of us are after when we buy probiotic supplements at the health store. It's delicious!

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
$85 includes a delicious lunch featuring local and seasonal food.
For more info or visit: http://slas.wikispaces.com/#fermentation or email me at keira@slas.ca or give me a ring at 604-707-0337
Teachers: Andrea Potter and David Rothzstain
Location: Unitarian Centre 49th and Oak St.
Register with Langara College Continuing Studies In person or by phone 604-323-5322

Traditionally every culture has incorporated fermented foods into their diet. From health benefits to social change, preserving foods at home is a sustainable practice. In this hands-on course, we will discuss the benefits of tapping into this ancient wisdom and prepare traditional sauerkraut, brine pickles and fruit salsa, as well as get introduced to fermenting dairy with kefir culture.