Fermenting Fundamentals with Tom Scott

CONNECT TO YOUR KAI (PREPARE): FERMENTING FUNDAMENTALS
with Tom Scott

Tom Scott is a passionate fermenter, and soil and food systems thinker. His work focuses on bringing people back into relationship with living systems through gardening, composting, and fermentation. He believes in empowering people to grow food, build soil, and regenerate their environments through the microbiomes that connect us all.

Deep dive into the world of lacto-fermentation, one of the oldest and simplest methods of preserving food. You'll learn how beneficial microbes transform ingredients into complex, flavourful foods. Ferments extend the shelf life of fresh ingredients, maintain or improve nutrient availability, and are good for your gut too.

Tom will guide participants through the principles and practice of preparing kai through lacto-fermentation, exploring different fermentation styles, techniques, and ingredients. Together, you'll make a seasonal kraut from scratch to learn the key steps for successful fermentation at home.

You will also get to taste test a range of Toms ferments, including kraut and kimchi. Tom will discuss flavour development, nutrient availability, and troubleshooting common fermentation challenges.

Participants will get to take home a jar of finished Kraut. Please bring a clean glass jar (500 - 700ml) with a lid for this purpose.

Tickets include:

• Theoretical and practical instruction in lacto-fermentation.

• Access to ingredients, equipment, and tastings.

• A take-home batch of seasonal sauerkraut.

• Tastings of kraut, kimchi, pickle, and honey ferments.

Tickets for this workshop use a pay-what you can model. Please select your desired ticket price, your support funds continued Connect to Your Kai work with people of all ages at Kelmarna.

Connect to Your Kai with Kelmarna is a hands-on journey of growing, sourcing, preparing and sharing climate friendly kai. Each week in November we’ll share practical ways you can engage in your local food system, with resources and challenges shared through our email series. Sign up for free here.

We are also offering a programme of workshops to help you go even deeper in connecting with kai, come to one or come to many! Sliding scale pricing available.

GROW: Spring Gardening in Any Space with Sarah Moss-Baker | November 1st | $25-$60

SOURCE: Cooking in the Spirit of Kotahitanga with Kevin Helas | November 8th | $35-$70

PREPARE: Fermenting Fundamentals with Tom Scott | November 15th | $35-$70

SHARE: From Soil to Soul – The Reciprocity of Compost with Maddy Cull | November 22nd | $25-$60

CELEBRATE: Food at Your Fingertips with Whakatipu Mana Kai (Talk and Potluck) | November 29th | Free-$40 (koha)

We look forward to seeing you on the farm soon!
Kelmarna Community Farm Workshops Program.

With thanks to Auckland Council for supporting this programme.

Please refer to the Kelmarna Community Farm Workshops policy for terms and conditions