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DIY Dairy Ferments, with Laura Mathes

  • Viroqua, WI, 54665 United States (map)

Fermented dairy is a wonderful way to incorporate probiotics into the diet, use extra milk, and can make dairy more digestible for some. In this class, participants will learn how to make easy dairy ferments, including yogurt, kefir, fresh cheese and cultured butter. We will discuss the health benefits of these foods, ways to use different animal milks in the recipes and fermentation troubleshooting.

Instructions — Please bring a glass jar with a lid.

Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages: 12+
Location: Viroqua, WI
Materials Fee: $15

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Supported Level Ticket: $35
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!

Instuctor Bio — Laura Poe Mathes

Laura is a private practice dietitian specializing in digestive health and traditional foods diets. She is also a new mama, fermentation and foraging enthusiast and lazy canoer. Originally from Missouri, Laura currently lives in the Driftless region of Wisconsin and now understands why cheese curds are a thing.  (Learn more on her website: www.viroquanutritioncounseling.com and follow along on Instagram: @brineandbroth)

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