Local food education program Farm My School will host a special session for those who don’t know their kombucha from their kvass.
The program’s next Nourish workshop, Zero Waste Alchemy – The Art of Fermentation, will be a hands-on exploration of the ancient techniques of fermenting bacterial drinks.
Local fermentation enthusiast Patrick Meaney, who will lead the event, first became interested in fermentation processes while spending time in Germany, where he studied food preservation.
“Fermentation is magic,” Meaney said.
“It is an ancient practice and tradition, and I express deep gratitude to the innumerable cultures who have passed on this knowledge.”
The workshop will be held on August 21 at Bellarine Secondary College, which has partnered with Farm My School to deliver the pilot of the educational program.
Farm My School chief executive and co-founder James McLennan encouraged anyone interested in the art of fermentation to book a spot at the workshop.
“Patrick offers a truly authentic experience which is the perfect alignment to Farm My School and our philosophy – zero waste, using seasonal vegetables and connecting people through food to create communities,” Mr McLennan said.
“Patrick is a truly artful facilitator that inspires and engages all walks of life in his passion for fermentation.
“As a participant in our next workshop, you will leave with a full belly, a mind exploding with ideas and inspiration as well as a heart glowing with new connections… not to mention a jar or two of your own ferments!”
Visit farmmyschool.com/pages/nourish for tickets and more information.