What you'll learn
Learn how to culture pickles and ferment vegetables with our cooking short courses in Sydney!
Join author and whole-food educator, Marcea Klein, for a class full of gutsy goodness, as you learn all about fermenting and pickling the pick of the season’s organic fruit and veg.
You’ll come away with knowledge on how to prepare your own wild ferments (that’s when you use the liquid that you extract from the produce, no starter required), wild brine ferments and miso pickles. You’ll discover how you can add them into your daily diet, and why they’re good for you. There’ll also be a demo on how to pickle with miso, plus a tasting of “ones we prepared earlier”.
All ingredients are provided, including a wide range of seasonal organic fruit, veg and herbs to choose from and quality glass preserving jars for you to take home.
Course content
What will be covered in this fermenting & pickling course?
- Some history and background on wild fermentation and naturally cultured pickled vegetables
- What fruits/vegetables work best
- Why ferments and naturally cultured pickles are so good for you
- How to incorporate these foods into your daily diet, including recipes and tips
- Sterilizing your containers for food safety and success
- How to make seasonal vegetable and/or fruit ferments
Please Note: This fermenting and pickling course is suitable for people who are gluten intolerant, vegan and/or vegetarian. We are not able to provide substitute ingredients for people with allergies.
Intended audience
Who is this fermenting & pickling course for?
This course is for beginners and experienced cooks who want to develop their skills.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
- Bring an apron
- Wear closed-in shoes
- If you have long hair, tie it back
Additional information
Accessibility: Please note there is no level access to the room for this class. Access is via approx. 20 steps.
Course testimonials
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Garry said: Simple ways to ferment was eye opening to me. Great class great teacher, great assistant.
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Liam said: Loved every aspect of the course. Excellent presenters, venue, set up and thoroughly enjoyable educational content. I can’t recommend the course highly enough
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Elizabeth said: I enjoyed learning more about foods which are tasty and good for my health in a friendly environment.
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Alexis said: Great course. Can't wait to experiment
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Anna said: The course was really achievable in an hour... lots of extra information about health aspects of the process... The tutor didn't introduce herself and students to each other. I think for online classes this is a must... Things became more friendly as the hour went on.
Course tutors
Marcea Klein
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