Fermentation 101: Let's Make Sauerkraut & Kombucha!
Hands-on fermentation workshop teaching a science-based approach to preserving produce and boosting nutrition through sauerkraut and kombucha. Expect step-by-step technique, food safety guidance, and practical take-home know-how in a classroom-style setting.
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