So many vegetables, so little time! So what do we do with them all? Ferment some, of course!

If you’re interested in learning to ferment or if you’re needing a refresher, this fermenting with Alaska veggies class is one you won’t want to miss! Fermenting is one of the best ways to preserve your homegrown goods for winter’s store.

In this class, you will learn all aspects of fermenting vegetables including how and what to ferment safely and why it’s not only a great way to preserve your harvest but it’s also excellent for your family’s gut health.

Saturday, July 8 from 10 am – 2 pm.

The Homestead Alaska Fermenting class is taught by Karen Ross & Kelly Caraway. The class will be held in-person at the Big Lake Lions Club or via Livestream. If you are choosing to watch via live stream, an email will be sent out the evening before the event with streaming information.

Class Objectives:

• Understand how cultured food is vital to good health
• Learn how to create functional, therapeutic (and tasty!) fermented foods
• Learn the different types of ferments and how to make them
• Experience how healthy ferments should taste
• How to create ferments that will suit the taste of you and your family
• Know when ferments are safe and when they are not
• What tools you need for a healthy ferment

Bring some washed and peeled carrot sticks – we will be making a super simple ferment for you to take home!