Fermentation Fridays: Fruit vinegars and fire cider

Enter the world of bacteria where magic happens!

In this workshop we will learn about:

• The process of making simple vinegars and oxymels
• What is fire cider and how we can use it to support immunity
• The many benefits these foods have to offer us.
• Supporting immunity through gut health
• Troubleshooting when your ferment doesnt go so well

What is included:

• Expert knowledge and instruction
• Two 1 liter jars for elixers
• Fresh ingredients to create ferments
• Samples of elixers

Please bring:

• knife and small cutting board to prepare your ferments
• A water bottle
• camera and notepad for notes

This will be hands on as we each prepare our own liter jar of apple vinegar and 1 liter of fire cider to take home and enjoy.

This workshop takes place at a private residence close to the shed. Location will be emailed to participants before the day of the workshop.

Barefoot Brian is a community herbalist, foraging guide and health coach. He was introduced to foraging over a decade ago and has been running foraging workshops in the Collingwood area since 2015. He has a strong passion for foraging, medicine making, food sourcing and preservation, the natural world and helping people connect and heal through nature.

You can find more info about him and what he offers at his website barefootbrian.ca

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Shed, 140 Crosswinds Boulevard, The Blue Mountains, Canada