Class Schedule and Registration

Would you like to learn the secrets of sauerkraut? Dance with the magic of sourdough? Achieve a rhythm in the kitchen that leaves you and your family nourished and replenished? I am hosting a series of Traditional Skills workshops in Brandon, Mb.

Join Reta for an exciting day in the kitchen! With hands on instruction, demonstrations, and samples – you will go home confident on your traditional food adventure!

Remember those Choose your own adventures books from when we were kids? You get to choose what you want to learn!

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The schedule for Fall/Winter 2017

January 13, 2018 – Pickle Party

February 10, 2018 – The Lowdown on Fats!

March 10, 2018 – Sourdough MANIA

Check Facebook and get on the mailing list for the next: Bone Broth and Soup-er Adventures!; Nose to Tail Eating Adventure!; Nuts! Seeds! Beans!

What you receive in every class:

Beautiful, full colour hand-outs, with information, recipes, tips, and additional resources!
Samples! So many samples!
Hands on instruction! Tips! Hints!
Lunch (Generally a selection of traditional foods, such as soup, sourdough bread, or chili – goes with the theme of the day!)
Prep email and follow up email – support for you as you integrate new skills into your life, and kitchen rhythm.
An exciting step on your lifelong kitchen adventure!

NOTE: Class sizes are limited to ensure quality of instruction and experience! Please note that supplies are required for some of the workshops! Classes are held in Brandon, MB and run from 10am-4pm unless otherwise mentioned. There is also support through the Traditional Wisdom, Modern Wisdom Facebook group!

PICKLE PARTY!

Lactofermented pickles, sauerkraut, salsa and more!

Cut, salt, pack, GO – join the kitchen adventure and discover the bubbly, nourishing magic of fermented vegetables!

You will:

Learn how to safely ferment sauerkraut, kimchi, salsa, and more!
Discover the history of fermented food and why these powerful foods are often called the “lost food group”!
Sample several ferments so you know what they are “supposed to taste like”
Prepare many jars to take home and have bubble on your counter!

(Supplies needed – details in your welcome/prep email)

THE LOWDOWN ON FATS

Fat is our friend! It is slow burn, solid energy! But all fats are not equal!

Learn how to render lard!
Make delicious ghee!
Good for you fudge! For real!
And we will also learn how to make cultured butter!

(Supplies needed – list supplied in your welcome/prep email!)

SOURDOUGH MANIA!

Enjoy the energizing and grounding practice of kneading and baking your own bread! Go home with your own loaf and starter!Learn why sourdough is so important!

Sourdough starter is a kitchen workhouse! You will learn (and sample) at least 5 ways to use the starter
Learn to love bread again!

(Supplies needed – list supplied in your welcome/prep email!)

BONE BROTH AND SOUP-ER ADVENTURES!

Learn the secrets to a killer broth, how to make soup that will have everyone asking for seconds, and have all your questions answered!

Learn what kinds of bones work best, how to store broth, and how to use in your meal prep
Learn how to source high quality ingredients to ensure that your broth is nourishing!
Sample many delicious things!

(No supplies needed – bring jars to take home samples)

NUTS! SEEDS! BEANS!

Proper preparation of these nutritional powerhouses is essential! Learn their secrets! (No supplies needed – bring jars to take home samples)

Learn how to harness these nutritional powerhouses of the pantry through proper preparation!
See different methods for proper preparation!
Learn the fun of sprouting!
Sample dips, crackers, and more!

(No supplies needed)

NOSE TO TAIL EATING ADVENTURE!

Explore new flavours and taste in this exciting adventure!

Give up those costly, exotic superfoods – discover local! affordable! delicious! superfoods!
Learn to love liver! I’m serious!
No, really! I’m so serious! Break the family tradition of hating liver!