Spice up the cold days of winter by discovering the simplicity and versatility of cooking with spice blends. We will make a hearty winter soup and colorful, quick stir-fry using the flavors and aromas of our global neighbors.

Taught by Kathy McCrary.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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Ready to get warm? Since the sunshine is still a few months away, come warm up with some hearty, filling, vegetarian soups. We'll teach you a few basic recipes that you can divide up and freeze to take for a warm and satisfying lunch or eat right away for a weeknight supper.

Taught by Erin Majors.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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Traditional mushroom cultivation techniques have long relied on special equipment and precision techniques. Not any longer. Thanks to the work of innovative amateur growers, the process has largely been simplified to the point where most can learn to cultivate at home with minimal investment or contamination risk. In this 2 hour class we will cover the basics of edible mushroom biology and low-tech cultivation. You will learn how mushrooms grow in the wild and how that understanding is important for growing and using them well. We will cover several easy and cheap cultivation methods you can do at home and will provide resources for learning more. Specific methods to be covered include log inoculation, cardboard spawn, cold water (fermentation) pasteurization, hydrogen peroxide "sterilization," easy liquid cultures, and more.

Taught by Peter McCoy.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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Missing the creaminess and tang that dairy cheeses add to a meal? Soft nut cheeses can fill in some of the gap. Great for spreads, in your favorite pasta dish and even as a filling for blini! Come learn the simple process for making soft vegan cheeses from cashews and macadamia nuts and then learn a few recipes that highlight its deliciousness.

Taught by Jenn Kliese.

Location: Fertile Ground Guesthouse

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In this workshop we will demonstrate how to start seeds in your home to get a head "start" on the season. Taught by a former greenhouse manager, we go over basic planting, lighting, watering, and fertilizer, and how to make a greenhouse small enough for apartment dwellers. Product resource lists will be provided. THIS CLASS IS FREE AND REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED!

This class has no registration fee.

Location: Olympia Timberland Regional Library

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Learn what it means to have a more alkaline pH. By making your body more alkaline through simple daily food additions, you lower your risk for disease, experience more energy, and boost your moods dramatically. List of alkaline and acid foods will be given as well as clear directions for implementing what you will learn in this class.

Taught by Summer Bock.

Location: Fertile Ground Guesthouse

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Are you still coughing and sniffling from your winter colds? With the addition of some naturally potent foods, your cold can quickly clear up. In this new class, we’ll gather in the middle of winter to create recipes that will cleanse your sinuses and strengthen your immunity. We'll make an easy 10-minute gluten-free and vegetarian soup with rice noodles, chopped vegetables, mushroom and a spicy broth. We’ll also use daikon radish, a powerful vegetable for clearing congestion, in another creative recipe.

Taught by Ava Waits.

Location: Fertile Ground Guesthouse

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have chickens in your backyard? Come and learn all about it: coops and fencing, feeding and tending and gathering your own fresh eggs!

Taught by Bobby Johnson.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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The basic lentil dishes of southern India are nutritious, simple to make, and endlessly variable using the vegetables you have on hand. We'll explore some economical, vegan dal from Kerala: rasam, a thin soup for drinking, and sambar, which is great on rice. These dishes are full of spices, but not spicy-hot.

Taught by Sasha Henry & Judy Henry.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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Spring is an excellent time of year to cleanse. Learn the top mistakes of cleansing and how to prevent cleansing reactions. Find out where most of the toxins come from. Plus we will talk about the different types of cleanses like the Master Cleanse, Colon Cleanses, etc. Learn how cleansing improves digestion, boosts the immune function and rids the body of toxins. Also, discover supportive and easy ways to cleanse.

Taught by Summer Bock.

Location: Fertile Ground Guesthouse

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This class is not only a fun exploration into the versatile deliciousness of the simple plantain, but also a Spanish language and Peruvian cultural immersion. If you enjoy cooking and learning Spanish, then it is double the pleasure! The plantain is a close relative of the banana but much more versatile, used in many savory dishes as they are starchy. We will prepare the traditional "tostones" or "patacones" which are fried as well as a baked dish. All instructions will be provided in English and Spanish or Spanish then English. All are welcome regardless of Spanish language proficiency.

Taught by Gustavo & Charo Portaro & Scott Saunders.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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Have a flock of birds in your backyard? Build on your knowledge of laying hens and the best ways to care for them. Meet other chicken enthusiasts for the ultimate skill share session.

Taught by Bobby Johnson.

Location: Fertile Ground Guesthouse

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Learn how to make delicious cheese at home. Cathy is a seasoned cheese maker back again to share her wealth of knowledge on all things cheesy.

Taught by Cathy Harding.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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This class teaches how to look at food as not only nourishing but healing as well. Based upon the philosophies of East Asian medicine, learn how to classify your ailments and combat them with medicinal foods as well as how to eat according to the season in order to maintain good health. This class will review basic East Asian medicine philosophies to enable the student to classify every day foods, spices, and herbs in a new way. In addition, time will be provided to taste and compare different recipes that the instructor will create ahead of time to share with the class. This class is the first in a series of four, and emphasis will be placed on the spring season, but class time is always subject to changes based upon the desires of the students.

Taught by Michelle Bilodeau.

Location: Hill Top Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

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Late winter and early spring can be tough times to stay motivated eating healthy in the NW. With little local produce available, inspiration can be hard to come by. Come and get ideas for easy side dishes that taste great anytime of the year. We will discuss how adding nuts, healthy fats, and seasonings can transform out-of-season vegetables and fruits into dishes that you are excited to eat.

Taught by Erin Majors.

Location: GRuB Farmhouse

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Come join us for a discussion about edible weeds, covering where they grow, how to identify them, what to do with them, and more. Handouts will be provided, and a salad with edible weed components will be available for sampling. See you there!

Taught by Kate Tossey.

Location: Fertile Ground Guesthouse

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