Ever wish you could make your own yogurt? What about delicious fresh butter? Would you like to try your hand at cheese making? What is whey? How do you get buttermilk? At our dairy class, you will learn all of these things.

I will provide all of the materials and you will make butter, yogurt and cheese. You will go home with some freshly churned butter, a bit of buttermilk, and a quart of yogurt. The cheese won’t finish during class, but I will pre-make some cheese so we can enjoy it while we learn and you will understand the process so you can duplicate it at home.

Would you like to join us? I would love for you to attend.

We will learn the proper technique for making yeast breads and a basic sourdough. We will also learn some ways to use the sourdough discard. Everyone will take home some tried and true recipes, as well as a sourdough starter.

If you are interested in a class, just let me know and I will register you.

There is so much that God has provided in nature. Come learn about the health benefits of common “weeds”. Learn the health benefits of all those culinary herbs in your kitchen. Let’s talk about how to use herbs to treat your family’s illnesses.

We will take an herb walk around the farm. Then we will make some herbal tea, an herbal tincture, a diffused oil, and an herbal salve.

Everyone will be able to take home samples and instructions. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or would like to register for a class.

Learn how to use a pressure canner and conquer your fear of the "bomb" in the kitchen. We will talk about what types of food MUST be pressure canned, learn all of the parts and their purposes of a pressure canner, and then we will can some beef stew meat.

We will learn how to make skin care products that are good for our skin and don't contain harmful chemicals. Attendees will learn how to make, and will take home, cleansing grains, a sugar scrub, and a moisturizer.

Nature provides all of the necessary vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy immune and respiratory system. However, the nature of winter is a test for many people; testing our physical and emotional strength. This class will explore how we can use foods, herbs, and mushrooms to strengthen our bodies and our spirits as we burrow into winter's short days and long nights.

I will prepare several foods, tonics, and drinks during this class. All will be able to sample and take home recipes to make and share with your families as we all work together to brave the winter months and improve our health so we can avoid the barrage of illnesses that come with this beautiful, peaceful season of rest.

Learning to can allows you to eat natural, delicious produce year round. In this class, you will learn everything you need to know in order to safely preserve food from summer’s bounty. We will discuss all of the dos and don’ts about water bath canning. I will also show you the necessary equipment, and we will process a product from start to finish. Finally, I will share some other means of preserving food that will allow you to add to your winter stores.

Please call, text, or send an email to register.

Would you like to increase the nutritional value of your food? Would you like to improve the flavor of your food? Interested in improving the good bacteria in your gut and decreasing the toxins caused by processed foods and unhealthy habits? Would you like to strengthen your immune system and aid in lowering inflammation? If you said “Yes” to any of these questions, then register for my fermenting class. We will learn what fermentation is and why it is so good for you. We will discuss several different types of ferments, and then we will get busy in the kitchen making some fermented food. You will go home with recipes and a ferment to enjoy.

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Soapmaking is both a fun craft and a practical skill. There are ancient recipes and very modern ones. Handcrafted soap allows you to make soap suited to you and your family's needs, avoiding harmful substances and allergens. Come spend a morning learning the different soapmaking methods and observe while I demonstrate the cold process method. You will leave with instructions, soap recipes, and the confidence to make your own handcrafted soap, as well as a sample of my soap.

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I know fall has just begun, but winter weather will be right on its heals. Let's get together and learn a handcraft for those winter days and nights. I will be teaching two crochet classes in December. The first will be an adult class on Saturday, December 2, at 6:30 pm. We will kick off Advent with some special winter treats and spend an evening learning how to crochet so you can make something lovely when the snow is flying.

The second class will be a Mom and Me class. I think anyone seven or older can learn to crochet. This class will be on Monday, December 4, at 1:00 pm. I will provide a simple supply list prior to both classes.

Please call, text, or send an email to register.

You could register for one or both days. We will do different activities on each day, except for the animal activities.

The kids will groom the horses, feed pigs and chickens, gather eggs, pet the cows, and play with the puppy. Unfortunately no milking as Belle, our family dairy cow, will be dried off by then. We will make an herbal product to take home, make homemade ice cream, cook over a fire, gather from the garden, bake bread, and do farm chores. We will try to work in some fiber arts, like needle felting or spinning.

I can take a maximum of ten children per day. Just let me know if you are interested and which day or days your kids would like to attend.