About this Event
Take a little time out from the Christmas rush for a morning of kombucha-making, seasonal food and the slow art of fermentation.
Join Marianne O’Donnell, nutrition coach and founder of Kombucha Na Dálaigh, for a relaxed, small-group experience drawing on over 25 years of teaching food and nutrition.
We’ll explore fermentation and the role of food in supporting gut health, then guide you step by step through making your own kombucha at home. There will be plenty of time to get involved, ask questions and build your confidence. We will work on festive flavour combinations inspired by cranberry orange and ginger. You will also pick up simple serving ideas for bringing kombuch to your christmas table- It's perfect for people who don't drink alcohol.
We’ll also gather around the table for seasonal homemade soup and kombucha soda bread, a chance to relax, chat and enjoy lunch together.
You will bring home your own SCOBY to begin fermenting at home. Come with a friend or come along yourself- no previous experience is needed.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Agenda Arrival & Welcome
Info: Arrival, tea & coffee, and a fermented snack. Time to settle in and get comfortable before we begin.
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
Introduction & Workshop Overview
Info: Welcome and introductions, an overview of the session, and what to expect. Introduction to the host and approach to food, nutrition, and fermentation.
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
Kombucha & Gut Health Foundations
Info: An accessible introduction to kombucha and fermentation, how it supports digestion and gut health, and why fermented foods are especially supportive during winter.
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
Hands-On Kombucha Making
Info: Step-by-step kombucha brewing, including flavouring and fermentation tips. Participants prepare their own bottle to take home, with guidance throughout -a special focus on elderflower and how to make a simple cordial to flavour kombucha.
🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:00 AM
Nourishing Lunch & Kombucha Chats
Info: Seasonal homemade soup and kombucha soda bread, with time to eat, chat, and ask questions in a relaxed setting.
🕑: 01:00 AM - 01:30 AM
Wrap-Up, Q&A & Take-Home Guidance
Info: Final questions, caring for your kombucha at home, troubleshooting common issues, and sharing next steps and resources.
Event venue & nearby stays
F92 E4H1, Ardsmore, Gortahork, Letterkenny, Ireland
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