Lacto-Fermentation Workshops - May / June 2016!

I am excited to be running a fermentation workshop limited to 15 people on Wednesday 18th May (SOLD OUT), Wednesday 25th May (SOLD OUT), June 1st and June 8th (FINAL FERMENTATION CLASS FOR THE YEAR)

Fermentation is a little like alchemy - where time and temperature work magic to populate food and drinks with live enzymes and probiotics (friendly bacteria) essential for vibrant health and longevity.

I have been fermenting for close to a decade now (where did that time go?!?) and there are few things I love more than sharing my learnings through practical hands-on and theory based workshops.

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In this workshop I will be showcasing how to make:

sauerkraut (fermented cabbage)
coconut kefir
water kefir
cultured cream
goat curd
beet kvass
kombucha

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Cost is $150 per person + the cost of the veggie press $35 ($185 in total) and includes:
 

· Detailed theory discussion on gut health, the role of friendly bacteria and probiotic-rich foods, and the factors that affect our gut microbiome and loads more!

· Detailed workshop booklet (40 pages) including theory, step by step guides & recipes

· Practical demonstrations

· Hands-on experience

· Food tasting

·  1 x vegetable press (holding approx 1.5kg vegetable matter)

·  1 x  kombucha scoby

·  1 x packet of Natures Goodness Turkish yogurt probiotics

·  ¼ cup water kefir bacteria (‘grains’)

·  Opportunity to ask questions

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This workshop is ideal for:
 

·  Those who are interested in making or perfecting their own home-made fermented foods and drinks

·  Those who suffer, or have family members who suffer, from low immunity (eg frequent colds, infections) or gut/digestive issues (including skin conditions)

·  Those who want to take their health and well-being to the next level with the introduction of fermented foods

·  Those who want to try new things!

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Where: Broth Bar & Larder, 49 Belgrave Street, Bronte (free street parking)
When: Wednesday 18th May 6:30pm - 9:30ish (SOLD OUT) 
Wednesday 25th May, 6.30pm - 9.30ish (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday, 1st June, 6.30pm - 9.30ish
Wednesday 8th June, 6.30 - 9.30ish

Spaces limited to 15. Spots typically book out within 24 hours so to avoid disappointment please secure your space quickly. If the class books out I will run another workshop the week later.

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To secure your spot you will need to:

1.     Text me 0407 871 884 to confirm that there are spaces available

2.     Once I confirm that there is a spot available you will need to transfer $185 referencing your name into the following bank account within 24 hours (as places can only be reserved for up to 24 hours):

Star Anise Organic Wholefoods Education P/L
BSB 062 000
Acct 1628 4526

I will then send out further details closer to the date.

I look forward to seeing you at one of my fermentation workshops soon!

School and work lunches workshop

With Term 1 well underway and the daily grind of school lunches becoming a ground hog day reality, I have been asked by numerous mothers to run another round of my school lunches workshops that I ran this time last year.  

As parents, we all want to raise happy, healthy, vibrant kids and the best place to start is with nutritious home-made meals made simple and easy.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

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In this jammed-pack 3 hour intensive workshop I will be covering the following:

1. why childhood chronic illnesses and degenerative diseases are becoming an epidemic.

2. why such illnesses didn't exist in traditional (pre-industrialised) societies.

3. what are some nutrient-dense wholefoods that will give your children the building blocks and energy they need to play, learn, concentrate, grow and function properly, and perform their very best.

4. why the source and processing of our food is paramount.

5. why nutrient-density and removal of toxins are key.

6. myth busting around saturated fats.

7. what's wrong with what children (and adults) are typically eating for lunch and snacks: the dangers of sugar, gluten and industrial seed oils.

8. a 3 step action plan!

9. equipment to have on hand.

10. how to deal with uneaten food, fussy eaters and food intolerance.

11. a 3 step process for transitioning from processed foods to nutrient-dense whole foods.

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THE COST OF THE 3 HR WORKSHOP IS $100 PP + INCLUDES:

• Detailed theory discussion on the above
• Extensive detailed handout (almost 60 pages!) including theory, lunch box suggestions & recipes.
• Practical demonstrations.
• Hands-on experience.
• Food tasting
• Opportunity to ask questions

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THIS WORKSHOP IS IDEAL FOR:

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1. Time-poor parents who need inspiration for super simple, quick and easy school lunches that are free of processed foods and made with nutrient-dense ingredients that are bursting with flavor.

2. Parents who are confused about what to pack for their children for lunch or morning tea, or want further ideas or inspiration.

3. Parents who have transitioned their children off, or wish to transition their children off, processed foods (eg gluten, refined grains, added sugars, industrial seed oils and packaged foods and drinks) but are not 100% clear on how to create a balanced lunch with nutrient-dense whole food ingredients. 

4. Parents whose children are constantly hungry throughout the day despite their lunch.

5. Parents who want to replace or reduce the amount of canteen lunches in favour of home-made nutritious lunches.

6. Parents whose children frequently succumb to colds and infections.

7. High school or uni students and adults who similarly want to know how to deal with the above issues for their own lunches.
 

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WHEN + WHERE:

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WHEN: THIS Wednesday 24 Feb 7pm- 10pm (ish)
WHERE: Broth Bar & Larder, 49 Belgrave Street, Bronte 

Spaces limited to 15.
Spots typically book out within 24 hours so get in quick!

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HOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:

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YOU WILL NEED TO:

1. TEXT Soulla Chamberlain on 0407 871 884 to confirm if spaces are available (spaces strictly limited!)
2.DEPOSIT $100 into this NEW bank account (referencing your NAME and “lunchbox”):

Star Anise Organic Wholefoods Education P/L
BSB 062 000
ACCT 1628 4526

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PLACES WILL BOOK UP QUICKLY!
IF THE CLASS IS FULLY BOOKED I WILL RUN MORE CLASSES IN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD TO ANY FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS

CANCELLATION POLICY: ONCE FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED INTO MY BANK ACCOUNT THEY ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.