Mindful Fermentation Class: Sauerkraut Edition
Saturday, December 19, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 PM PST (5:00 - 6:30 PM EST)
During this session we will learn to transform a simple cabbage into a flavorful, health supportive and long lasting kraut using the power of salt, time, and mindful intention! Sauerkraut is the flavor booster you didn't know you were missing - you'll soon be throwing it on everything - from sandwiches, to grain bowls, eggs, stir fries, tacos and more! The perfect new at-home hobby to keep your kitchen stocked with fresh immune-supportive veggies all winter long.
VIRTUAL ZOOM CLASS INCLUDES:
A mindful meditation for self care & connection
An introduction to the science, history and health benefits of fermentation
Interactive sauerkraut making with knife skills demonstration
Instructor availability to answer questions after the class and troubleshoot over email throughout the 1-3 week fermentation period.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Large Glass Jar with lid (ideally a wide mouth quart)
1 head of Cabbage (organic if possible ~1.5lbs)
Sea Salt (or other non iodized salt)
Weight (ex: ceramic fermentation weight or small 1/2 pint or jam jar - note: a chunk of vegetable can also be used in a pinch)
Sharp Knife and Cutting Board
Extra Large Bowl
Optional:
Small amount of other vegetable (such as carrots, green onions, fennel or radishes)
Your favorite herbs or spices (such as dill, garlic, ginger, or caraway)
Kitchen scale
Pickle pipe or other fermentation lid
Note: The sauerkraut will be ready to eat after 1-3 weeks & you will need to be available to monitor your jar daily for the first week.
“I love that the fermentation ended up in something we actually took away and get to try now. Would never have realized it was so quick and easy to do, and I probably wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t have everyone doing it step-by-step together with me.”
Suggested sliding scale donation of $15-$75.
Class is offered in collaboration with the Hestia Grove Wellness Club, with 20% of the virtual wellness club proceeds supporting their black wellness fund for sacred activists, healers, and facilitators to come to their retreat center in Mount Shasta for healing, restoration and rejuvenation.