upcoming workshops
Learn the basics for making your own delicious and nutritious Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Pickles and more! Maggie Levinger, co-founder of Wild West Ferments, will share her knowledge and skills from 20 years of study and practice of fermentation. In this workshop we will get a glimpse of the rich history, cultural significance, science and nutrition of fermentation. The first portion of the class will be a presentation followed by Q&A. The later portion of the class will be for hands-on experiential learning during which you will all get to create a ferment to take home with you. Our goal is to impart confidence and excitement for your DIY fermentation adventure.
Learn the art of ganache and create a set of 8 truffles to take away with you! Food professional Maggie Levinger, (founder of Wild West Ferments) brings you this mouth watering truffle class just in time for Valentine’s Day. Creative thinking, unusual ingredients, classic flavors, and heavenly truffles will fill this 2 hour class. You will walk away with a reliable ganache recipe, skills, knowledge, and confidence to be your own truffle source, as well as a box of 8 truffles to share or devour yourself! ::photo credit Phoebe von Reis::
Learn to ferment wonderful probiotic drinks - from your own fruit soda to beet kvass - with the founders of Wild West Ferments at our production kitchen in Point Reyes Station. We will begin by learning some fermentation basics together including science, history, nutrition and culinary aspects. We will taste a variety of fermented drinks and tonics, and in a hands-on portion of the class you will create your own beverage to take and ferment at home! We are professional fermenters with more than 30 years of combined experience. Our goal is to inspire and empower you to approach fermentation at home with excitement and critical thinking.