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Stocks and Broths from Scratch

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Thu., November 14, 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Stocks and broths can simply be a nourishing way to warm your soul, or they can be the starting point for countless classic culinary concoctions. Industry Chef Dave Nelson will lay out the basics for making a clear-white stock which we’ll use to make a hearty chicken soup. Then we’ll explore the strategies behind making a dark, rich and mysterious brown stock, which has countless applications in sauces, soups and stews. Come hungry and kitchen-curious because the fun, food and facts will be engaging and enlightening. Chef Dave is on a mission to change the way you look at food by offering hyper-informative, technique-based classes that focus on simple and fun kitchen education.

Gardening with Native Plants

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Sat., November 9, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm

This class is cancelled and will be offered again in the spring. Get a hands on introduction to planting, growing, and planning your garden with native plants. There’s nothing easier to grow than the natives, but it takes just a bit more observation and knowledge to get them to thrive. Journey with me into Sacramento’s native plants and be a part of the growing number of people who contribute to the sustainability of the ecosystem in which we live.

Introduction to Natural Dyes

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Sat., October 26, 2019
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Before synthetic dyes humans used plants, animals, and minerals to color everything. Come learn the ancient art of natural dyes and discover the secrets and gifts of plant color. Color lives in everyday life; find pink inside your lunchtime avocado pit; see yellow in the papery onion husks that line the supermarket bins; call forth oranges and reds from the roadside eucalyptus. In this overview, we will cover the basics of the process such as plant collection, mordanting, fiber choices, extraction and dyeing methods, shibori techniques, ways to shift color after dyeing and how to care for naturally dyed cloth. You will use natural dyes to create designs on four linen napkins to take home for your enjoyment or to give as beautifully handcrafted gifts.

The Art of Herbal Medicine Making One

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Tue., October 22, 2019
5:30pm - 8:30pm

This introductory class will cover simple herbal remedies you can make at home, and when and how to use them. We will discuss herbal teas, tinctures, oils, salves, and herbal foods. Participants will practice medicine-preparation techniques and make remedies to take home.

Honing Your Knife Skills

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Sat., October 12, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm

This class is cancelled due to low enrollment. It will be offered again in the winter of 2020. Better knife skills will improve your cooking beyond measure. There’s so much more than just slicing and dicing, and with proper knife techniques, prepping will be easier and quicker. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics, plus simple and beautiful garnishes. Learn how to choose a good knife without spending a fortune, and how to keep your knives sharp and well cared for. You’ll leave with recipes and a bounty of chopped produce ready to turn into dinners for the week. Please bring a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a cutting board to class.

Free Composting Workshop

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Wed., October 2, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Let’s turn our food and plant waste into something useful. Composting, or the act of breaking down organic matter, is a valuable tool for sustainable living. In this free class, we’ll discuss the basics of how to start, maintain, and harvest compost for your containers, gardens, yards, or community green spaces. This class is in partnership with Republic Services. All participants will be entered into a raffle to win prizes.

Sacramento Hotels Farm-to-Fork Showcase: Challenge of the Chefs (a benefit for Soil Born Farms)

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Wed., October 30, 2019
4:30pm - 7:00pm

The 4th annual Sacramento Hotels Farm-to-Fork Showcase—Challenge of the Chefs is set for October 30 at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel—as part of Sacramento Hotel Association’s ongoing community service activities. For 2019, the Farm-to-Fork Showcase will benefit Soil Born Farms. The event will feature: festive farm-to-fork food stations from local hotels/restaurants, friendly competition among the hotel executive chefs, craft beer tastings from local brewers, wine tastings from area vintners, silent auction of gift baskets/prize packages and musical entertainment.

Beginning Home Gardener Weekend Intensive

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Sat., October 5, 2019
9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun., October 6, 2019
9:00am - 4:00pm

Our Grow Your Groceries Beginning Home Gardener intensive will cover the essential topics to help the new gardener create and maintain a thriving, abundant edible organic garden. Combining indoor presentations and interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to get out and grow food for you and your family.

Plan, Design and Build a School Garden

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Sat., October 19, 2019
9:00am - 4:00pm

This class is cancelled due to low enrollment. A Garden in Every School Symposium is March 14 & 15 at Soil Born Farms! Workshops, Student-Led Projects, Hands-On Experiences, Information Booths, Delicious Food. Registration will open in December.Would you like to build or enhance a school garden on your campus? This one-day intensive for school garden educators will help you consider the best design for your space that will serve students and teachers while creating a dynamic and healthy ecosystem. Learn the nuts and bolts of irrigation, plant selection, needed materials, signage ideas, curriculum resources and more. Come prepared to collaborate and create.

Keep Your Brain Healthy with Foods, Herbs and Games

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Sat., October 12, 2019
10:00am - 1:00pm

There are many new scientific breakthroughs on keeping our brains healthy. It has been found that watching television and electronic devices can lower the brain activity by 25%. Also, lack of healthy fats in the diet can be detrimental to the brain as well. Sleep stimulates what is known as the “glymphatic system” which is the cleansing mechanism of the brain while sleeping. We will discuss how to optimize your brain health and share recipes of foods and herbs and games that support brain function.