{"product_id":"fermentation-fundamentals","title":"Fermentation Fundamentals - June 5","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to Safely \u0026amp; Confidently Ferment Your Own Foods at Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Class — Choose Your Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday, June 5th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:30pm–8:30pm MST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person Experience — $95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Experience — $65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Cellar Teaching Kitchen (limited seats)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the art and science of fermentation—and bring living foods back into your kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented foods are some of the most nourishing and beneficial foods humans have ever consumed—yet very few people today regularly eat them, and even fewer know how simple and satisfying it can be to make them at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this immersive class, Chef Alex Hamilton will guide you through the foundations of safe, effective, and delicious fermentation so you can confidently begin creating your own probiotic-rich foods at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn the key principles that make fermentation work, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to create vibrant ferments full of flavour, life, and beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re completely new to fermentation or looking to deepen your understanding, this class is designed to give you the confidence and practical understanding to begin right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this class, you’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core principles behind successful fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe health and digestive benefits of fermented foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to safely ferment a variety of vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key conditions required for healthy fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to troubleshoot common fermentation issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to work with salt, timing, temperature, and brine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWays to creatively incorporate ferments into everyday meals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipes and techniques include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauerkraut \u0026amp; kimchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacto-fermented vegetable pickles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeet kvass \u0026amp; probiotic brines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented hot sauce \u0026amp; mustard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus inspiration for creating your own flavour combinations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided tasting of a variety of fermented foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical demonstrations and fermentation techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-world tips from the Light Cellar kitchen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of opportunity for questions and discussion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tasting experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect interaction and Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmersive classroom environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin live from home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull teaching + Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for those outside Calgary or unable to attend in person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue your learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated classes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/ferments-in-real-life-may-20th\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerments in Real Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Free Intro Class)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/healthy-soda-may-29\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy Sodas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/wild-sourdough-june-14\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Sourdough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone wanting to improve digestion and gut health naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome cooks interested in traditional food preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners wanting to safely learn fermentation from the ground up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone curious about probiotic foods and living nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith \u003cstrong\u003eChef Alex Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex is currently the chef and culinary wizard at the Light Cellar and has a catering business called Feast. He has been cooking professionally for 23 years. He has cooked in many of Calgary’s top restaurants and even worked in China and Los Angeles. Having experience in all aspects of cooking and baking, he loves exploring other cultures' food and applying techniques to local ingredients. His current focus is foraging and fermentation, getting to know the Calgary area’s flora and fauna. He is deepening his understanding of the local supply chain and how to best utilize it and lessen waste.  He explores how to make delicious food healthy and healthy food delicious, integrating time honored food traditions that promote better well being.   There is a deep importance for a healthier and more synergistic relationship with food and the energy systems of our body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat past participants have said:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I had an extraordinary time and feel so grateful for this information and exposure! I am SO ready to include fermentation in my family’s foods.” — Lora D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Thank you so much! This was an amazing class!” — Anise T.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This class will surely impact my life in the most profound way.” — Vivien B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter you register:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll participants will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reminder email with full event details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe link to join live (for online attendees)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccess to the session recording after the class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes and supporting class resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can’t attend live, you’re still welcome to register and watch the replay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light Cellar","offers":[{"title":"In-Person","offer_id":45086685692080,"sku":"210000006269","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Online","offer_id":45086685724848,"sku":"210000006269","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1486\/7780\/files\/Fermentationfundamentals.png?v=1778195884","url":"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/fermentation-fundamentals","provider":"Light Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}