Gut Microbiome & Sauerkraut Workshop

Come along to this workshop to make sauerkraut (tangy, salty fermented cabbage) or krautchi (a spicy and garlicky version halfway between sauerkraut and kimchi) while learning a bit about where they come from and what good they might do. In particular, we will learn about the bacteria that make the magic happen: who they are, where they come from and what they are up to. This will show us a bit about the human gut microbiome, how it changes our minds and bodies, and how to look after yours. You will need to bring your own container (big jar or tub).

This workshop is offered by Toby Pepperell, medical doctor and wellbeing economist, currently researching urban farms and public health.

Bring a picnic and stay for the Festival of Fermentation and Pickle Party in the afternoon (1:30pm-3:30pm). This workshop ticket gives you entry to the afternoon, where we will have a Tasting Fair, a talk from Monica Wilde on, tours of the Worm Tunnel and a ceremonial opening of our new Processing Kitchen. Click here for the afternoon event details

The new Processing Kitchen, and this opening event, is kindly funded by Edinburgh Community Climate Action Greenlight seedgrant fund. Thank you to ECCAN and to everyone who voted for us to receive this grant.

This workshop for anyone interested in fermented foods and the link with health. No previous knowledge needed. The workshop content is aimed at adults and interested young people (not so much for children).

This workshop will be in a marquee in the land partner hub on the west side of Lauriston Farm.

Please dress for the outdoors.

The workshop and the afternoon event will be on a mix of rough stone path and rough grassy ground, which may be muddy in places. There are 1-2 steps up to the processing kitchen - the rest is level (if rough) access. There is a spacious, all-gender, single cubicle composting toilet. Seating will be available. Please email [email protected] if you have any accessibility questions or requests.

The land partner hub is located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aoeB87fbCHX8Aset7

You can also walk to it across the farm from here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ejragJRmz4EfUvDt9 (takes about 15 mins)

Please use public transport, walk, wheel or cycle to get to the farm whenever possible.

Lothian Buses 16, 27, 29, 37 & 47 all stop within 5 minutes of the farm.

There is no general car parking on the farm.

We can support a small number of vehicles to park at the entrance - this is reserved only for those who need it as an access requirement - please email [email protected] if you need to do this.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lauriston Farm Road, Lauriston Farm Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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