Fermenting the Garden’s Goodness
We at Acorn Creek Farmstead believe in the health benefits of consuming fermented foods and beverages daily. With 70% of the body’s immune system running through the gut, it is essential to assist it in functioning correctly. To stay healthy, our gut must consume clean foods and be fed probiotics and prebiotics.
A healthy gut is not made healthy by an over-the-counter powdered probiotic but by natural foods and beverages created with the help of beneficial live bacteria known as lactic acid bacteria are present. Remember, healthy living begins with what you are consuming.
Individuals worldwide consume fermented foods and beverages daily, yet only a small percentage of Americans consume them regularly. So when did making and consuming fermented foods and drinks slip from the norm? Upon arrival at the supermarket.
The opportunity to consume fermented pickle items, krauts, kefir (milk and water), kombuchas, various kimchi flavors, or homemade sourdough bread is healthy and delicious. Not to mention, extremely easy to make.
This hands-on workshop will give you the confidence and skills needed to benefit your health. We will also teach you how to make an easy ferment, which every family member will enjoy! Consuming fermented foods and beverages is essential to your everyday diet. Incorporating the lost art of fermentation within the home has become necessary. Your overall health depends on it.
Workshop Curriculum
In this hands-on fermentation workshop, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to create your menu of fermented items. Learn:
- The health benefits behind consuming fermented items
- Fermented foods, beverages, dairy, and adult beverages
- The different food cultures – starters, SCOBY, sourdough starter, the mother
- Equipment and supplies to have on hand
- How to properly handle and store your live bacteria, fermented foods, and drinks
- Identifying and troubleshooting issues during the fermentation process
- Make an easy seasonal ferment kraut recipe
Book a Hands-on Workshop
Based on popular demand, we are excited to announce that Acorn Creek Farmstead will be offering a fermentation workshops during the 2026 harvest season! Join us in learning how to preserve the garden’s bounty by creating healthy foods and beverages through the art of fermentation.
Available hands-on workshop dates for 2026:
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Disclaimer: By registering for this class, you agree to hold harmless Acorn Creek Farmstead from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from the Hands-on Fermentation Workshop. The laws of the State of Tennessee shall govern this agreement.