Join Jasmine Silverstein of HeartBeet Foods for a hands-on workshop to learn the step-by-step process of making your own fermented vegetables and probiotic-rich yogurt.
The class is slated for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 18 at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Silverstein will focus on lactic-acid fermentation, or fermentation by naturally occurring anaerobic bacteria, and there will be discussion about the health benefits of fermented foods in the diet. A variety of vegetables will be available to pickle, including cucumber, carrot, daikon and others.
The other half of the class will center on how to make yogurt at home using the dairy of your choice, and methods for dairy-free yogurt will be discussed.
Each student will take home their own fermented vegetables and yogurt culture
Cost for the workshop is $55, or $50 for VAC members. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, call VAC at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org. All supplies and organic ingredients will be provided. No cooking skills are necessary, just an interest in real, whole food.
Silverstein is a holistic chef and retreat caterer on the Big Island. She began experimenting in the world of fermentation in 2011, shortly after being diagnosed with a severe autoimmune condition.
The benefits she has received from discovering and engaging in the world of microbes have proven to be invaluable. She hopes to share her experience and inspire others to cultivate their own health.
Find more information about Silverstein and her services at www.heartbeetfoods.com.