Crafting Fruit Vinegars

**Discover the Art of Crafting Flavorful Fruit Vinegars! **

Elevate your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds with our Crafting Flavorful Fruit Vinegar Class! Join us in the Horn Farm Summer kitchen as we learn how to go beyond just plain ol’ apple cider vinegar and craft flavorful fruit vinegar! 

In this environmentally conscious workshop, we'll show you how to transform leftover fruit scraps from all the fresh summer fruits into delectable vinegars. Sign up today for a delightful journey into the world of homemade vinegars infused with the essence of fresh fruits while discovering new ways to be eco-conscious to minimize food waste in your kitchen.

 **What to Expect**
During this workshop, you'll learn the secrets behind creating artisanal fruit vinegars from scratch. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the entire process, from how to make vinegar to fruit selection to the materials needed. Plus tips on how to use your creation in your daily meal prep! Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or simply love experimenting with flavors, this class is perfect for you!
 

**Why Join Us?**
- Learn from an experienced instructor who is passionate about food-crafting, flavor creation, and kitchen rewilding and experimentation!
- Create unique flavor combinations to complement your favorite dishes.
- Take home your own custom-made fruit vinegars to enjoy and impress friends and family.
- Connect with fellow food enthusiasts in a welcoming and supportive environment.
 

For all classes: please wear closed-toe shoes, tie hair back or wear a hat, and bring an apron if you have one. Space is limited due to the small size of our kitchen, so register today while spots remain! 

About the Instructor:

Laura Bair has been creating artisanal and fermented foods for a number of years.  Her culinary adventures include fermented vegetables, fermented fruit, vinegar, kombucha, kefir water/milk, vegan yogurt, and vegan “cheese.”  She uses fermented and “slow-cooked” foods to add nuances of flavor and taste to her meals, harness the benefits of probiotics to promote healthy gut nutrition, and as a means to preserve food in bulk.  She and her husband follow a whole-food plant based diet and reside on a 1-acre food forest/garden/orchard located between Hallam and Wrightsville.  Laura’s nutrition and culinary certificates include: a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell; a ServSafe Food Safety Manager certification; and a Culinary Rx Certificate of Completion from Rouxbe Online Culinary School.  Laura has also completed the Meditation Specialist Teacher Training through the Center for Meditation Science and promotes healthier eating using the techniques of mindfulness and conscious awareness. Laura leads culinary classes at the Horn Farm and has served as a Nutrition Educator at York Fresh Food Farms’ mobile produce markets.  Laura’s formal education is in Nursing and Education.

Laura’s email address for additional information or questions: preservinghome@hotmail.com

Program Notes:

All programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here. 

Parking takes place in the field above the farmhouse. 

For safety reasons, this class is not appropriate for children under the age of 10 and minors should be accompanied by an adult.

Fermented foods contain live bacteria and probiotics and should be consumed at your own discretion. Please notify the instructor about any food allergies before the start of class.