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  • Wednesday, July 27, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Introduction to Fermenting Vegetables Workshop

    Learn the basic science of lacto-fermentation (also known as lactic acid fermentation) and techniques for making delicious homemade ferments including pickled vegetables (like sauerkraut or sauerruben, kimchi, sour dills, sour beets, and more) and sauces (hot pepper sauces, fermented salsas) on Wednesday, July 27 from 6 – 8 at Saint Eulalia’s Parish Kitchen, 50 Ridge Street in Winchester. Wright-Locke Farm Education Director Rebekah Carter will lead this hands-on workshop that explains the necessary ingredients, equipment, and methods for safely making fermented vegetable foods at home on a small scale. Participants will help prepare pint jars of local sauerkraut and kimchi to take home, ferment, and enjoy. Samples of fermented foods will be tasted during the workshop.

    Tuition fee: $30 per person (includes 1 jar of sauerkraut and 1 jar of kimchi). PLEASE NOTE: Registration for workshops is required. If you can no longer attend a workshop for which you have registered, the Farm will refund your tuition fee until 10 days prior to a program. No refunds are provided within 10 days of a workshop. Register online at www.wlfarm.org. Image from www.nibsandbits.com.

  • Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Introduction to Canning Pickles and High Acid Preserves Workshop

    Wright-Locke Farm’s education programs for teens and adults are a great way to learn practical skills related to healthy living, small-scale agriculture, and the wonders of nature. All workshops take place on the Farm or at Saint Eulalia’s Parish (50 Ridge Street in Winchester – right next door) and are open to individuals ages 14+ unless stated otherwise. We hope you can join us for one or more workshops this growing season!

    On Wednesday, July 20 from 6 – 8 at Saint Eulalia’s parish, learn the basic science of hot water bath canning and techniques for making delicious homemade pickles, salsas, fruit or vegetable-based sauces, and more. Education Director Rebekah Carter will lead this hands-on workshop that explains the necessary ingredients, equipment, and methods for safely making shelf-stable products at home on a small scale. Participants will help prepare and can pint jars of local bread and butter cucumber pickles to take home and enjoy. Tuition fee: $25 per person (includes jar of pickles). Register at www.wlfarm.org.

    PLEASE NOTE: Registration for workshops is required. If you can no longer attend a workshop for which you have registered, the Farm will refund your tuition fee until 10 days prior to a program. No refunds are provided within 10 days of a workshop. Image from www.bunkycooks.com.

  • Tuesday, June 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Introduction to Canning Jam and Sweet Preserves Workshop

    Wright-Locke Farm’s non profit education programs for teens and adults are a great way to learn practical skills related to healthy living, small-scale agriculture, and the wonders of nature. All workshops take place on the Farm or at Saint Eulalia’s Parish (50 Ridge Street in Winchester – right next door) and are open to individuals ages 14+ unless stated otherwise. We hope you can join us for one or more workshops this growing season!

    Learn the basic science of hot water bath canning and techniques for making delicious homemade jams, jellies, conserves, fruit sauces, whole and half fruits, and more, on Tuesday, June 28, from 6 – 8 in the Saint Eulalia’s Parish kitchen. Education Director Rebekah Carter will lead this hands-on workshop that explains the necessary ingredients, equipment, and methods for safely making shelf-stable products at home on a small scale. Participants will help prepare and can half pint jars of local strawberry-rhubarb jam to take home and enjoy. Tuition fee: $30 per person (includes jar of jam)

    PLEASE NOTE: Registration for workshops is required. If you can no longer attend a workshop for which you have registered, the Farm will refund your tuition fee until 10 days prior to a program. No refunds are provided within 10 days of a workshop. Register and learn more at www.wlfarm.org.