Bokashi fermentation is a method of turning EVERYTHING from your kitchen into compost. It's an anaerobic process that takes bone, meat, cheese, dairy, so all the things that attract critters and/or don't break down so well if you put it in your outside compost pile. This class will teach you how to make your own […]
You don’t have to garden solely from last frost to first frost. There are crops to be had all year long! Learn how to extend your harvest and maximize your efforts. Jennifern Falknor has loved to garden organically all her life- ever since she put Jiffy Pop kernels in the ground as a kid to […]
This backbone of the culinary world is actually related to lilies and amaryllis. We will cover chives, scapes, ramps, leeks, shallots, scallions, onions - red/white/yellow and more, and of course GARLIC. We will cover these smelly bulbs and how to handle them to moderate their impact in different dishes and how to decrease the tears […]
Many people don’t make their own pie crusts, yet it’s so easy. A friend taught me a quick and simple pie crust recipe years ago and I’ve been using it ever since. Three ingredients and quick as a wink! So join me and we’ll make a savory pie and a sweet pie. Bring your favorite […]
Learn how to make delicious Asian-style fried rice and fried noodles using simple ingredients you may already have at home. This class features our take on classic take-out meals for easy dinners. Rina Scharf is from Japan. She then migrated to Hawaii where she lived for 24 years. She came to Washington where she began […]
In this class you will learn about the history of shrubs and how we can make this healthy, fancy beverage for pennies on the dollar with locally sourced, fresh foods. This is a hands-on class; you will be going home with your own shrub and the knowledge of how to make future shrubs, inventing your […]
Learn how to crochet a dishcloth that you can finish in one evening!
As the days become dark and cold, who doesn't look forward to sitting down to a warm and nourishing meal? Weeknight soups are easy to prepare, economical, and also create convenient lunch leftovers. Come join Olympia Food Co-op board member Jim Hutcheon and staff member Erin Majors as they cook up four delicious vegetarian soups […]
We'll be making 2 desserts just in time for the holidays. We'll make a cheezecake and pumpkin pie. All desserts include nuts (cashews, walnuts, coconut, and/or pecans). Elaine Hacker currently cooks in the deli at the Olympia Food Co-op. She was in the Bakery and Pastry Arts Program at SPSCC and has worked at various […]
Does wintertime leave you feeling exhausted, depressed, or brain fogged? Join Stephanie Petersen for an evening discussing healthy diet and lifestyle tweaks that go beyond vitamin D supplements and light therapy to help improve mood and cognitive function. Stephanie is a local healthy diet and lifestyle coach with extensive training and experience in nutrition, herbal […]