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Set in our beautiful wooden classroom nested on our Living Food Campus you will gather in community and connect with new souls whilst practically immersing yourself in creative-food centred workshops!
Our practical and inspiring workshops are designed so we can share our knowledge about interacting with food for both planetary and human health. Our vision is to empower and spark creativity in the kitchen, helping you to restore your health and the deeper meaning behind our food!
WHAT YOU RECEIVE AT A GLANCE
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Hands on skills
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Products to take home
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Recipes to try out again and spread the love!
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Time to engage your senses in our biodynamic shamba and learn about the connection between soil health and gut health
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The opportunity to learn about and join our exciting Food Beyond the Plate movement!
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Coffee, tea and home-fermented drinks
A foundational class for those who have either never baked before or baked very little. You'll walk away with the confidence to try baking at home as well as a thorough understanding of the benefits of fermentation for our health.​
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Learn about different flours, ancient processing techniques & their importance for your health & delight
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Skills training (making, feeding, and storing sourdough mother; starter timings & management; basic scoring technique; making sourdough focaccia, bread loaf, pizza dough
Enhance your baking skills with advanced techniques for perfecting dough, including boiling and intricate scoring. Discover the health benefits of fermentation and ancient grains, as well as the importance of various flours.
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Gain practical in creating and maintaining sourdough starter, boiling dough, and making bagels, pretz, and delicious discard recipes like crackers and brownies.
Our most advanced sourdough class for those who are really ready to take sourdough baking to the next level through lamination!​
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Learn about different flours, ancient processing techniques & their importance for your health & delight
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Skills training (sourdough lamination techniques; making croissant, danish pastry, doughnut, pain au chocolat)
Did you know that you can make crackers out of avocado stones? Or that bone-broth can boost your immune system?
In collaboration with giveascrap, you'll learn how to make nourishing recipes out of the unwanted, the forgotten and yesterday's delights all whilst reducing your kitchen waste and saving money!
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Learn about the impacts of food waste & opportunities that lie in circularity
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Culinary skills training (e.g. making pineapple tepache; and mango-peel salsa; as well as a a zero-waste main, side, and dessert)
In the past, households made their own bread, salami, yogurt, and cheese. How can we revive these skills? We’re here to educate and empower you to your favorite foods at home, leading to a healthier lifestyle and a boost in creativity.​
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Discover the science of fermentation the magic of microorganisms, and the health benefits they offer
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Skills training like making fermented drinks,grain mustard, sauerkraut and yogurt.
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Discover how to create diverse textures and flavors year-round using jam jars and old tights! Master this ancient technique enhances digestibility and taste, while exploring the benefits of growing nutritious food during off-seasons.
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Delve into forgotten ingredients and ancient processing methods, focusing on the nutritional science of soaking and sprouting.
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Gain skills in sprouting grains,, and legumes, and learn to make delicious products with these ingredients.
Learn hands-on techniques to incorporate nutrient-dense forgotten grains into modern recipes. Buckwheat, for instance, is celebrated for its ability to help balance blood sugar levels and promote heart health thanks to its rich antioxidant profile!
In this workshop, you'll explore traditional cooking methods, master the art of flavour pairing, and gain insights into the health benefits of each grain, leaving you inspired to create delicious, wholesome dishes every day.
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Learn about different flours, ancient processing techniques & their importance for your health & delight
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Make recipes such as sorghum tabboleh, sprouted mung dal, millet chapa
Dive into traditional techniques with a modern twist as you learn to craft nutrient-packed baked foods using grains like amaranth, millet, and more (majority gluten free), paired with heirloom beans renowned for their high protein and fiber content.
Uncover the rich heritage, immense health benefits and deep flavours of these ancient ingredients, and leave with recipes that are as wholesome as they are delicious.
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Make recipes such as red sorghum crust rhubarb tart, millet and apple cake, chickpea 'breadsticks', sorghum and sage crackers, millet flat bread
Learn to make a variety of hand-crafted pastas from scratch using ancient grain flours milled in our stone-ground mill. Discover the health benefits of nutrient-dense ingredients, master cheese pairings for each pasta type, and visit the mill to see where the magic begins.
Option to end the workshop with a romantic candlelit dinner under the banana leaves.
Join one of our Nutritional Talks in collaboration with renowned nutritionists, where science meets the kitchen!
We'll dive deep into the theory of nutrition while getting hands-on with delicious, health boosting recipes. Learn practical tips, evidence-based insights, and how to create meals that nourish your body and delight your taste buds - all in an engaging, interactive setting.
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Nutrition for Mums
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Nutrition to support Fertility
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Ayurvedic Health
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Mindful Eating
Dive into the world of green living with our Natural Cleaning Workshop! Learn how to craft effective, eco-friendly cleaners from simple, natural ingredients that are safe for your home and the planet. Forage your desired fragrances from our polyculture shamba!
In this hands-on class, you'll discover the science behind natural cleaning, create your own range of sprays, scrubs, and detergents, and leave with practical tips to reduce your environmental footprint.
Discover how to craft kombucha, sparkling sodas with leftover whey, tepache and more! We'll forage in the herb garden to gather unique flavours for our creations. No artificial additives are used, just pure, effervescent refreshment. Our recipes sparkle with health and flavour.​
We often collaborate with guest chefs and other thought-provoking foodies who share our values. Workshops over and above those detailed here include: a day of salads, cooking with teens, baking with kids and healthy snacks.
If you are interested in collaborating on a new workshop then do get in touch!
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