Fermentation Masterclass

Live Online Cookery Class - Fermentation Masterclass

The Event

Join food author and nutritionist Asa Linéa Simonsson from Linéa Nutrition to learn all about the process of fermenting to preserve food and make it more digestible and nutritious. Valued for its complex tastes, fermented foods are a powerful aid to digestion and a protection against disease.

The class will include:

• Your ingredients and starter pack of fermenting jars delivered in a box to your door* (if you book by end of 16 Nov**)
• Learning the nutritional benefits of fermented foods
• How to make kombucha
• Techniques for making sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles
• How to make nut cheeses
• How to make fermented chutneys to go with the cheeses
• Extensive recipe handout
• Online troubleshooting support for 3 weeks following the class 
• First 10 people to book get a kombucha scoby delivered!*  

*We can only post to UK addresses. We will post the vast majority of your ingredients but for environmental reasons will not supply staples such as small amounts of salt, pepper and oil - we will let you know in advance what we plan to send you.

**If you book after this date a discounted rate will apply and you will need to source your own ingredients and all jars

For other equipment needed see below

ABOUT ASA

Åsa Linéa Simonsson is the author of 'Fermentation - how to make your own sauerkraut, kimchi, brine pickles, kefir, kombucha, vegan dairy, and more' published by Anness Publishing Ltd. Asa grew up making ferments in her native Sweden; a trained nutritionist, naturopath and nurse, she runs a busy natural nutrition and health practice, Linéa Nutrition, in the UK combined with popular workshops and retreats. 

Fee*: £75 (£60 Concession**) inclusive of VAT. There will be a 20-30mins break half way through the class.

Refunds: we require a minimum of 5 days' notice for any cancellations or transfers once you have booked onto a class.

EQUIPMENT LIST

• We are able to supply a starter pack of 3 x 350ml kilner-style jars. If you need additional jars, you may have some kilner-style jars at home or you can also use used jam jars. 
• 1.5 litre jar for kombucha (lid not necessary) or just use a large bowl
• Fermentation weights: these need to fit inside your fermentation vessel to weigh down the vegetables under the brine: you could use a jar with a smaller diameter, a clean stone, the outer leaves of your cabbage and the stalk, or a small plastic bag filled with water.
• Mixing bowl
• A variety of sized spoons. large and small for tasting
• Measuring spoons
• Scales
• Gloves (optional)
• Grater
• Sharp knife
• Chopping board
• Elastic bands or string
• Old clean tea towel (to use to cover your ferments) or you can use squares of any breathable fabric e.g. an old cotton t-shirt  
• Labels for your ferments (optional)

* All funds raised go towards our community meal service providing free nutritious, tasty meals to households who need them during these challenging times. 

If you are able to donate to our crowdfunder please visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/...

** Concessionary rate available for students, pensioners, unemployed and low waged. 

Vouchers: To redeem a voucher purchased on our site, please contact us to book a place. If contacting us by email please attach your voucher. If telephoning, have your voucher to hand so you can quote the voucher number.

For information: classes@madeinhackney.org / 020 8442 4266

Location: Zoom details to be supplied via email (usually the day before the class). Check your junk mail if need be!