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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education



Culinary Arts

Ferment This! Sauerkraut: with Decorations for Gift Giving

$25

with Emma Holder

Calendar Mar 6, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn a basic, tried-and-true sauerkraut recipe, technique, and troubleshooting topics. Add various vegetable shapes and designs along the sides for a beautiful presentation-these make excellent gifts! Delicious, locally-grown cabbage makes ferments that last for months, and maintains flavor and nutrient content. Discover the marvelous microorganisms that surround us, give us 'terroir' and keep us healthy by replenishing our microbiomes. This hybrid class (live or via Zoom) will include both microbiology and ferment creation. Registration closes at noon on 2/26. Zoom link, in-person address, and materials list provided by instructor.

Emma Holder attended McGill University, earning a BSc in 1991 and a Masters in 1993 in microbiology and immunology. Her passion is to connect with people and provide enjoyable learning experiences to create healthy, happy lifestyles.

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Ferment This! Peppers, Carrots, and Beyond…

$25

with Emma Holder

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Fermenting vegetables preserves them, and adds nutritional value and probiotics. It's so easy - you'll be a master in no time, fermenting all the things! Basic fermentation techniques will be demonstrated, and then you can use it on pretty much any vegetable. This hybrid class (in-person and zoom) will include both microbiology basics, troubleshooting and ferment creation. Registration closes at noon on 3/5. Zoom link, in-person address, and materials list provided by instructor.

Emma Holder attended McGill University, earning a BSc in 1991 and a Masters in 1993 in microbiology and immunology. Her passion is to connect with people and provide enjoyable learning experiences to create healthy, happy lifestyles.

Will run





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