By DONNA KRUG
Cottonwood Extension District
The practice of fermenting foods has been around for centuries. The simplicity of this preservation method coupled with its unique flavors and reported health benefits made fermenting food popular worldwide. Today there is a renewed interest in preparing fermented foods at home. You may be asking the question, “Where do I start?”
I would suggest signing up for a hands-on workshop to make sauerkraut. The workshop is set for Tuesday, March 8th, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Ellis County Fairgrounds Schenk Building. A $25 registration fee may be paid at the Ellis County Extension office, 601 Main Street, Hays, to hold your spot. Each workshop participant will receive a wide mouth canning jar, a one-way silicone valve, glass weight, and the ingredients to make a quart of sauerkraut.
Class size is limited so call to register at (785) 628-9430. If you have questions, please call me at the same number or the Great Bend office at (620) 793-1910.
Donna Krug is the District Director and Family & Consumer Science Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: (620)793-1910 or [email protected]