Fermentation

Homemade Yogurt & Kefir - Book by Gianaclis Caldwell

In Homemade Yogurt & Kefir, cheesemaker and small-scale dairy producer Gianaclis Caldwell opens the door for fermentation enthusiasts and dairy devotees to make and use yogurt and kefir in the home kitchen. She explores the many culture choices and techniques for working with cow, goat, sheep, water buffalo, and even some plant milks.

$ 19.95

Making Crème Fraîche at Home, a Follow-Along Virtual Event (FAVE)

Learn to make delicious and decadent crème fraîche at home by following along with us in this live virtual event workshop. Crème Fraîche is creamy, delicious and so versatile in the kitchen. After showing you how to make it, including tips, tricks and some great cheese science, we'll show you how to enjoy it!

From $ 18.00

Making Farm Fresh Cultured Butter, a Follow-Along Virtual Event (FAVE)

Learn to make the butter you remember from your childhood. There's nothing like freshly-made butter crafted from scratch with your own hands. It's easy to do in your kitchen with heavy cream and very few special tools.

From $ 18.00

Unicorn Cheese for Kids, a Follow-Along Virtual Event (FAVE) - Next Date TBD

Learn to make brightly colored fresh and luscious ricotta in this hands-on whimsical, yet scientific virtual class with a focus on entertaining, teaching and delighting the kiddos (age 5+).

From $ 6.99

Stretching Fresh Mozzarella & Burrata, a Follow-Along Virtual Event (FAVE) - Sun, Aug 16th, 11am

Learn to stretch fresh mozzarella and form beautiful burrata in the comfort of your own home. Locals can pick up fresh mozzarella curd from us at Castro Valley Natural Grocery and follow along via Zoom.

From $ 9.00

Creating Your Charcuterie Chalet, a Follow-Along Virtual Event - Sat, Dec 12, 2020

The perfectly delicious holiday replacement for the old inedible gingerbread house. This Charcuterie Chalet (Fromage Cottage?) is meant to be devoured and will make your holiday table worthy of the best of Instagram photos.

$ 40.00 Unavailable

Fermenting Vegetables, a Follow-Along Virtual Event (FAVE) - Date TBD

Learn to ferment your own pickled and cultured vegetables for condiments and meals. Perfectly preserved and rich in essential vitamins, minerals and probiotics, these tangy snacks will change the way you look at food - it's not just dill pickles and sauerkraut anymore! We'll show you how to set up fermentation in a Mason jar, what to look for and how to avoid trouble.

From $ 35.00