What you'll learn
Learn to ferment something festive and fun with our cooking short courses in Sydney!
Join author and wholefood educator, Marcea Klein, for a morning of gutsy goodness, as you learn all about fermenting and pickling the pick of the festive season’s organic produce - including the following delights:
- Party season probiotic savoury salsa or chutney
- Probiotic fruit drink
- Naturally fermented probiotic summer fruits
- A fermented probiotic dessert!
You’ll come away with knowledge on how to prepare your own naturally wild ferments and pickles. Discover how you can add them to your festive table and why they’re so good for you - plus a tasting of 'some we prepared earlier'.
You’ll take your own ferments and pickles to be cared for at home later… two-jars-full!
Course content
What will be covered in this festive ferments course?
- Some history and background on wild fermentation and naturally cultured pickled vegetables
- What fruits/vegetables work best
- Why ferments and naturally cultured pickles are so good for you
- How to incorporate these foods into your festive season meals, including recipes and tips
- Sterilising your containers for food safety and success
- How to make seasonal vegetable and/or fruit ferments
Please note: we are not able to provide substitute ingredients for people with allergies.
Intended audience
Who is this festive ferments course for?
This course is for beginners and more experienced cooks who want to develop their skills.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Materials provided
All ingredients and jars are provided.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Bring an apron
- Wear closed in shoes
- If you have long hair, tie it back
Accessibility: Please note there is no level access to the room for this class. Access is via approx. 20 steps.
Course testimonials
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Alecia said: Learning things I did not know and how knowledgeable the tutor was
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MARIE said: I really enjoyed the small group and interactions through the course. It had the right amount of hands on cooking plus tutoring from Marcea.
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Ester said: Very interesting course, the teacher was a really nice woman, made it all understandable and easy .. highly recommended
Course tutors
Marcea Klein
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