Fermented Foods for Health

Fermented Foods for Health: A Hands-on Introduction

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the health benefits and delicious possibilities of fermented foods! Learn to make your own vibrant sauerkraut and take home your own handmade ferment.

Saturday 4th October 2025

2pm – 4pm

For ages 16+

What’s Included

• Ingredients to make your own sauerkraut.
• Friendly interactive environment.
• Printed recipe and fermentation guide.
• Q&A session with Derek & Carmelita.
• Range of ferments to taste.

Please bring:

• A large mixing bowl
• A sealable glass jar (750–1,000ml)
• A chopping board
• A kitchen mandoline (optional)

What You’ll Learn and Experience

• Why Fermented Foods MatterDiscover how fermented foods support gut health, boost immunity, and contribute to overall wellbeing.
• Global Traditions of FermentationExplore the rich history and diverse cultural uses of fermented foods from around the world.
• Flavour & FunctionLearn how fermentation can add depth, tang, and complexity to everyday meals.
• Fermenting Made SimpleSee just how easy it is to make fermented foods at home with minimal equipment.
• Hands-On Sauerkraut MakingRoll up your sleeves and create your own vibrant, fermented vegetable sauerkraut to take home and enjoy.

This workshop is interactive and practical, with a strong focus on hands-on learning. Because each participant will be making their own ferment, spaces are limited to ensure a relaxed and supportive environment.

Meet Your Hosts – Derek & Carmelita Egan

This workshop is led by Derek & Carmelita Egan, founders of Body & Soul, a wellness initiative dedicated to helping people live long, active, and fulfilling lives— as free from preventable disease as possible.

At Body & Soul, we believe that vibrant health begins with what we eat. Fermented foods are a powerful part of a nourishing diet, backed by science for their ability to support the immune system and enhance overall wellbeing.

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of fermentation, gain practical skills to make your own fermented foods at home, and leave with a jar of your very own colourful sauerkraut. Whether you're new to fermentation or looking to deepen your knowledge, this workshop is your gateway to a healthier, tastier lifestyle.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sheaf Street Health Store, 20 Sheaf Street, Daventry, United Kingdom