CANCELED Fizzy Ferments: Beverages in Fermentation

Fermentation is a testament to the deep intelligence of age-old processes, the wonders of collaboration with nature, and the eagerness of microorganisms to thrive. This hands-on class by Tara Whitsitt of Drifter Ferments will cover a variety of non-alcoholic fermented beverages: water kefir, kombucha, and ginger bugs. Discover the continuum of fermentation processes when we encourage microbial growth with the simple addition of sugars and starter cultures. Learn about unique yeasts and bacteria along with their roles in creating nutritious and delicious beverages. Students will ferment with herbs harvested from All One One All Farm and take home a starter culture and self-made fermented beverage.

Light refreshments will be served.

Tara Whitsitt is an artist and food educator who organizes events nationwide to bridge communities and restore a genuine fascination in local, traditionally-preserved foods. She is also the founder of Fermentation on Wheels, the project that toured the United States for four years, teaching fermentation to and inspiring communities out of a school bus converted into a fermentation lab, library, and workshop space. She now lives in Warwick, New York, where she owns and manages a small commercial kitchen and product line under the moniker Drifter Ferments.