Fermentation Fridays in February

Webinar 1 – What is a fermented food? Friday February 12th, 12:00-1:00 PM PST
Webinar 2 – The science of fermented foods: benefits of fermenting food – Friday February 19th, 12:00-1:00 PM PST
Webinar 3 – The science of fermented foods: the safety of fermented foods – Friday February 26th, 12:00-1:00 PM PST

This webinar series will cover fermented food and beverage science, safety, and contributions to healthy diets.  “EATLAC” stands for Evaluating And Testing Lacto-fermentations Across the Country and is the name of a project led by scientists in the UC Davis Department of Food Science and Technology.  The goal of the project is to expand our knowledge of fruit and vegetable fermentations and provide accurate information related to production of fermented foods.  We want to help you understand what you are buying and eating when you invest in fermented foods and provide information that will encourage you to try fermenting at home. 

Webinars will be between 12 to 1 pm PST on Fridays during February 2021. The first half of the webinar be a presentation on the state of knowledge on fermented foods and each webinar will end with a demonstration on how to create fermented fruits and vegetables at home.

Pre-registration is required but the webinars are free of charge.  Webinars will be held online via Zoom.  The Zoom address will be shared with you via email before each webinar.  You can register for all three at once.  

Come celebrate all things fermented at the Ontario Fermentation Festival!

The Ontario Fermentation Festival’s goal is to help promote the fermented food and beverage community in Ontario. We aim to celebrate, inspire and educate our provincial community about the many types of food and beverage ferments available in Ontario.

Some examples of fermented foods and beverages expected to be represented at the  ONFF are Sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, cheese, kefir, miso, tempeh, kvass, pickles, vinegar, spirits, beer, wine, cider, sake and mead! Sourdough bread, nut cheeses, chocolate, coffee, tea, cured meats, and more!

We will have a unique and exciting schedule of hands on workshops and demonstrations as well as a speaker series on specific interest topics of fermentation.

See you there! #FermentOntario

Inviting all culture polyculturists and those pursuing brewing to join the fermentation nation for a Miso Day Celebration!

Imagine miso as a household word!

Hello Miso Producers, Chefs, Retail Buyers and Miso Connoisseurs–

Join in the Miso Day Celebration – September 18, 2021

The objective is to raise awareness about miso and how easy it is to use.

Anything you can do to spread the word about the versatility of miso and to get your miso network on board. •Miso Producers – work with your retail accounts to generate excitement! Educate your buyers about what makes your miso special! •Chefs – offer a miso specialty on the menu or in the grab and go area. We can offer recipe suggestions! •Retail accounts – offer special 1-day promotions, recipes or signage at store level. Encourage Prepared Foods to feature a Miso in grab & go or on the Hot Bar. •Influencers and Bloggers – Post Miso Day Celebration on your Social Media Platforms and Event Calendars. •Miso Connoisseurs – post your best miso recipes and pictures of your MisoLicious Delights

What vMiso Makers, large and small, are joining together to celebrate the versatility of traditionally made Miso as an everyday ingredient. vCollaboratively, Miso Makers want to share our enthusiasm about miso throughout the entire US. vMiso Happy Hour – or better known as Miso Happy with one taste of miso. Get Your Miso On! Designate your hour and enjoy miso!

When vSeptember 18, 2021

Where vRetail Stores . Prepared Foods in Retail Stores . Restaurants . Home Chefs . Home Delivery Meals . Media outlets

Why vOur collective objective is to engage the consumer in tasting miso in new and different recipes – vto create “miso community” and to share with the consumers “what is miso?” vBy celebrating Miso, we can collaboratively bring awareness to the versatility of miso as an ingredient for everyday use. vOffer promotions and engage your accounts by sharing recipes with the retailers, processors, prepared foods and chefs, we can spread the good news about how delicious Miso is in even the most familiar applications. vExpose miso to those not familiar with miso.

Who vSmall artisanal miso makers and companies making 1 million plus pounds of miso annually are invited to join in spreading the word about miso by participating in the Miso Day Celebration – September 18, 2021.

Contact – Leila Bakkum .. AgentLeila0369@att.net . 828.301.0090

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