Introduction to Lacto-fermentation

Join us on this 3 hour course to explore the world of lacto-fermentation.

Course Description

During this 3 hour workshop we will explore the wonderful world of lacto-fermentation; how it is used to preserve food and the potential health benefits it can bring. We are teaming up with Kev Palmer of Fire, Ferment, Smoke who has been using lacto-fermentation as a way of preserving foods for over 30 years. Using the knowledge gained over that period, he has been running successful fermentation courses for over 6 years.

Subjects Covered

Discuss: a wide variety of different types of fermented foods including yoghurt, kefir, kvass, pickles etc.
Focus: of the workshop will be on making sauerkraut, kimchi & kombucha .
Sauerkraut: you will be guided through the process, using commonly accessible foods, to create tasty sauerkraut which can be a rich source of probiotics and vitamins .
Kimchi: you will be guided through making this Korean classic which is also rich in probiotics.
Kombucha: again you will be guided through the process of producing this fermented, slightly effervescent healthy drink.
Take home: what you make; so not only learn but take some away with you too.

Notes:

Any recipes used on the day will be available for you to take home and use again and again.
Bring some clean glass jars with you, 330ml to 500ml with a twist seal top are ideal, a bit like the bolognaise sauce or jam jars you get from supermarkets, or clip lock Kilner type. We will have some jars available at a nominal cost.
We will provide hot drinks throughout the session, you will just need to bring a mug.
The course is being held in a woodland environment so suitable outdoor clothing & footwear are recommended.

Sealed jars of kimchi and sauerkraut, you can use all sorts of jars as long as they have a good seal.

Course Details

Location: Peak District

Course Length: 3 Hours

Start/End: 09:30-12:30 or 1.30 to 4.30

Max Course Size: 10

Price: £35

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Great value for money, when you saw what the kids learnt and how much fun we all had.

I thought it was pitched brilliantly for the age of the children, more challenging and more involved than I was expecting and much better for it. The way you managed to get 7 children all safely having a go at starting their own fires... meanwhile the big fire getting toasty for the marshmallows etc, the perfect way to end a party. We could have had fun for 4 hours easily, it felt a shame to end.
Gail
I had a great time on the Level 1 Bushcraft course!

The weather was miserable but Peter was attentive and good humoured, always had a brew on over the fire and made sure that the activities could be done under the canopy as well as in the rain!
Learnt lots of new skills and Peter told us about the benefits of various trees and bushes without it being dry. Peter also took photos and gave us access to the box so we could re-live the memories from the comfort of the sofa! I hope his new woodland offers even more!
Hannah, Introduction to Bushcraft 1 day course
Thank you so much for today. It was wonderful - I don't think it could have been better.

Callum was going to phone you to say thank you but he fell asleep!!
Laura Hill, Introduction to Bushcraft Day
Bushcraft isn’t all about fire but we all know that’s the most rewarding skill to learn; I have since gone on to make fire by bow drill on my own after this course!

I was bought a day course from my sister for a Christmas present to attend Red Oak Bushcraft day course and I only have positive praise for the course and Peter, the instructor. The course was organised but relaxed and Peter was never far away to offer advice when required. I learnt a lot for a relatively short Bushcraft course.
Graham Chesterfield, Introduction to Bushcraft 1 day course
All of the students were super proud of themselves because they could light fire without matches and told their teachers and friends how it’s done!

M Lomas, Buxton Community School, Introduction to Bushcraft Day
You were brilliant company, and a brilliant bush craft aficionado!

Just wanted to say thank you so much for such a fantastic day!! We all enjoyed every minute of it - both us adults the bigger kids and even Gracie! The kids started the fires each night in our cottage with the fire steels and we all now are professional fire starters so thanks for those skills too!
Kirsty Collings, Family Bushcraft Day
A really fun way to spend some quality family time, thanks!

We went on a fantastic family bushcraft day with Red Oak Bushcrafts. It was really well paced day that the whole family (my wife & I and our 2 children aged 6 & 7) thoroughly enjoyed. The kids were never bored and stayed well engaged while we felt that we were also learning something worthwhile.
John Hobson, Family Bushcraft Day
The brownies had a great time firelighting in the woods!

They had to use their communication and teamwork skills to enable them to light their own little fires. After the initial whole group instruction, the leaders took the time to show each group how to practice and develop their firelighting skills. It was a very informal setting but they still covered literacy and numeracy skills and also re-enforced manners from the brownies! The brownies got to toast their marshmallows at the end and sing a campfire song. Definitely be back!
Brown Owl Methodist Brownies, Buxton, Private Booking