Preservation of Spring Wild Edibles Spring 2016
South Texas may be in a drought, but tasty wild edibles are in abundance as the weather begins to warm and the first tender shoots and fruits of spring come into season. Learn how to harvest responsibly and preserve the bounty so that you have local abundance year-round. This will be a hands-on class to […]
Sustainable Skills Series: Intermediate Fermentation (Nov 2015)
Intermediate Fermentation aka ‘Fermentation Everyday’. Ok, you’ve got a crock of sauerkraut bubbling away on your counter, yogurt in your fridge, and maybe you’ve tried your hand at a fresh cheese or two. You know fermented foods are good for you, and they taste great, but, seriously, there are only so many pickles one person […]
Sustainable Skills Series: Post-Disaster Cooking (Fall 2015)
Sustainable Skills Series: “Green” Cooking Skills – Sustainable & Post-Disaster Methods This class will cover the theory and practice of reducing your “cookprint” in the kitchen, wherever that may be. While conserving energy, sourcing local foods, and alternative food storage practices are sustainable, these same practices apply to the preparedness-minded looking to make scarce resources […]
Sustainable Skills Series: Intermediate Fermentation
Intermediate Fermentation aka ‘Fermentation Everyday’. Ok, you’ve got a crock of sauerkraut bubbling away on your counter, yogurt in your fridge, and maybe you’ve tried your hand at a fresh cheese or two. You know fermented foods are good for you, and they taste great, but, seriously, there are only so many pickles one person […]
Sustainable Skills Series: Beginning Fermentation
This class will be a basic introduction to the fundamentals of fermenting food and beverages. This is the “what,” “why,” and “how” of fermentation. We will cover a brief history, the benefits and the processes of fermented items, as well as taste a variety of ferments. Students will get hands-on experience making a vinegar, sauerkraut, […]
Preservation of Spring Wild Edibles
South Texas may be in a drought, but tasty wild edibles are in abundance as the weather begins to warm and the first tender shoots and fruits of spring come into season. Learn how to harvest responsibly and preserve the bounty so that you have local abundance year-round. This will be a hands-on class to […]
Sustainable Skills Series: Spring Food Preservation
This will be a fun hands-on class for those who want to learn how to preserve seasonal food using the hot-bath canning method. We will cover three basic canning methods, safety and get right to work with the just emerging local spring foods. This is not your run-of-the-mill canning class! Students will learn about creating […]
Sustainable Skills Series: Winter Canning
This will be a fun hands-on class for those who want to learn how to preserve seasonal food using the hot-bath canning method. We will cover basic canning steps, safety and get right to work with winter foods. Canning is not just for the summer harvest! Seasonal fruits, root vegetables and more are available all […]
Building The Urban Homestead
Building The Urban Homestead (aka Urban Hunter Gatherer) is a 5-Day intensive course. This is a 5-day intensive course that covers the basics of how to get started on being more self-reliant. Learn about raising your own chickens or rabbits, techniques for growing your own gardens and creating healthier soil, and how to create a […]
Sustainable Skills Series: Post-Disaster Cooking
Sustainable Skills Series: “Green” Cooking Skills – Sustainable & Post-Disaster Methods This class will cover the theory and practice of reducing your “cookprint” in the kitchen, wherever that may be. While conserving energy, sourcing local foods, and alternative food storage practices are sustainable, these same practices apply to the preparedness-minded looking to make scarce resources […]