T here is a lot of information out there that makes home preserving sound complicated and potentially dangerous. With a few simple precautions, it is…

Eating with the seasons can be a challenge, but is healthy and satisfying, and can also save you a lot of money. Learn local sources of in-season…

Put summer in a jar by making your own fruit jam. Home-made can be much lower sugar than commercial, and the potential varieties are endless. We’ll…

Make your next picnic amazing with your own home-made condiments. Learn how to make mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and relish, and how to tailor each…

Learn to make a variety of skin creams, lip balms, herbal salves and tinctures for gifts or a treat for yourself. Take home some lip balm and herbal…

Learn the basics of making bar soap from scratch. We will discuss the chemistry of saponification, properties of different base oils and local sources…

Learn a variety of techniques for saving heirloom vegetable seeds for planting next year, including ideal harvest times, collection techniques, prep

Now is the time to start planting your winter garden to have produce all winter long and into spring. Learn to plan out a small to medium sized family…

Don’t just pull those weeds – eat them! Find out what native “weeds” are edible and how to prepare them. You’ll be surprised at how much food you’ve…

Learn how to make a variety of infused vodkas, fruit liqueurs, and herbal liqueurs. Take home a small jar of your favorite. Bring a clean wide-mouth…

Learn how to catch, care for, and use a wild sourdough culture. We will also go over regular bread baking techniques for those who want to start…

We will make fresh hard cheese to go with our picnic and learn about different hard and soft cheese cultures and processes. We will go through the…

Learn sauerkraut basics as we turn a head (or several) of cabbage and some salt into sauerkraut and take home a pint to ferment and enjoy. You will…

Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic…