Fermentation is a simple and ancient method of preserving food while enhancing its flavour, longevity and nutritional benefits.
- All skill levels welcome, no experience needed
- Suitable for ages 18 and older
- Bookings essential.
In this session, we’ll cover: - the basics of lacto-fermentation and its benefits for gut health
- essential ingredients and techniques for making sauerkraut and kimchi
- lots of time for Q&A on how to troubleshoot common fermentation issues.
Bring your curiosity and learn about one of the oldest cultures in the world.
About your host
Kym Ormond is a community educator who teaches skills in food preserving and permaculture gardening. He also teaches music with councils, schools and community groups. Kym is also the co-owner of the plant nursery in Carey Gully, Nomad Nursery.
Kym's goal is to share forgotten skills that he's learnt over the years and return them from "uncommon sense" to common sense life skills. Kym started off his career in commercial kitchens before eventually finding his feet in the soil. He transitioned over to working on commercial farms, permaculture projects and plant nurseries. Kym has combined his love of gardening, sustainable living and cooking into these food preserving courses.
For more info on Kym, check out his website here:
https://kymormond.com.au/
This initiative is a joint project between the City of Tea Tree Gully and Preventive Health SA. Sessions are currently being subsidised though the Preventive Health SA Wellbeing Hub grant.
