About this Event
Date: Thursday, September 26
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost: M $10 and NM $15
Instructor: Leslie Edwards
In this starter workshop, Chef Leslie Edwards will introduce participants to the art of food preservation by discussing the benefits of fermenting foods, teaching the basic “rules” of fermentation, and demonstrating the step-by-step process on how to make sauerkraut.
After learning with Leslie and tasting the delicious ferments and pickles of The Wandering Locavore participants will make a ceramic fermentation weight in the AGB pottery studios to make sauerkraut at home
“Maybe the most empowering part of fermentation is that it makes someone feel like they can own part of their food system. When people make ferments, there is this deep emotional attachment to them. Like a scarf you knitted yourself.” – David Zilber, Chef, fermenter, food scientist, and author.
Discover the culinary art and science behind food preservation with our hands-on fermentation workshops. Local chefs will teach you how to transform everyday ingredients into nutrient-rich, probiotic-packed superfoods. Perfect for beginners and food enthusiasts alike, these workshops provide instructional demonstrations, tastings, and hands-on pottery sessions to provide you with all the tools to start fermenting at home. In each session you’ll learn about the culture, history, and alchemy of a new ferment and create a ceramic fermentation weight to ensure the success of your microbiomes at home.
The Fermentation Sessions are part of the AGB’s commitment to sustainable arts. Utilizing reclaimed clay and recycled glazes from our pottery studios, the program guarantees that nothing goes to waste in our studios and in your fridge.
About the Instructor: Leslie Edwards is the owner of The Wandering Locavore, a local, small batch preserving company. A self-proclaimed locavore, Leslie’s love affair with food started at an early age and ever since she has been obsessed with growing it, preserving it, and eating it! The Wandering Locavore is known for their unique selection of preserves, mustards, and condiments using local ingredients, creating #PreservesWithATwist. @wanderlocavore
COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY: Please review the AGB's COVID-19 safety guidelines on our website before attending your first class. We ask that all visitors self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before arrival. If you are experiencing any symptoms, please do not come to class.
ATTIRE: Your clothing will get messy from the materials and media utilized in your class so please dress appropriately or bring an apron. Also, closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS? Important - Notify us on your registration if the student has an allergy, health concerns, or a learning exception that could impact participation in the class. We would like to remind you that we are a nut-free facility.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Canada
CAD 11.30 to CAD 16.95
