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.

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.

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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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