If you have been looking for a way to add more probiotic-rich foods and beverages to your diet (without breaking the bank!), then this workshop is for you! Participants will learn how to make their own non-alcoholic fermented drinks, including kombucha, water kefir (aka tibicos), beet kvass, and shrubs. We will be tasting lots of samples, discussing the health benefits of these drinks and talking all about fermentation troubleshooting.
Date: Saturday, November 11
Time: 1 - 4:30PM
Ages: 12+
Materials Fee: $15
Location: Thoreau College Campus, 224 WI-56, Viroqua, WI 54665
Instructions — Please bring a small jar/container to bring home starter cultures.
Viroqua Food Co-op members may use discount code VFC23 and add their member number in VFC Member Number field when enrolling for $10 off the ticket price.
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)
Supporter Level Ticket: $65
Sustainer Level Ticket: $50
Supported Level Ticket: $35
Instructor Bio
Laura is a registered dietitian in private practice in Viroqua, Wisconsin focused on gut health and addressing the root cause of health problems using traditional, whole foods and herbal remedies. She is also a blogger, writer, and speaker on health and traditional cooking techniques, such as fermentation and whole animal cookery. Right now, she is mostly a new mama and homesteader and lady needing a nap.