You’ll learn a basic tried and true sauerkraut recipe, technique, and troubleshooting. Then we'll add various vegetable shapes and designs along the sides for a beautiful presentation - these make excellent gifts. Local delicious cabbage makes ferments that last for months and maintains flavor and nutrient content. You'll learn about the marvelous microorganisms that surround us, give us “terroir”, and keep us healthy by replenishing our microbiomes. Class will include both microbiology and ferment creation. Zoom link and materials list will be provided upon registration. FMI, contact Emma via her site at emmaholder.com/fermentation. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Emma Holder studied microbiology and immunology at McGill University, where she graduated with a BSc in 1991 and a masters degree in 1993. Her passion is fostering human connections and offering engaging educational opportunities to promote happy, healthy lifestyles.

Fermenting vegetables preserves them and adds nutritional value and probiotics. It's so easy - you’ll be a master in no time! Basic fermentation techniques will be demonstrated and you can then use them on pretty much any vegetable. Class will include microbiology basics, troubleshooting, and ferment creation. Zoom link and materials list will be provided upon registration. FMI, contact Emma via her site at emmaholder.com/fermentation. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Emma Holder studied microbiology and immunology at McGill University, where she graduated with a BSc in 1991 and a masters degree in 1993. Her passion is fostering human connections and offering engaging educational opportunities to promote happy, healthy lifestyles.

From tree to final tasting, join hosts Nate Maclure and Samantha Person as they guide you through the steps of making maple syrup using the newest technology along with some older tried and true methods as well.  Enjoy tasting the delicious final product with a traditional pancake brunch!

     Oak Hill Farm, 14 Husky Haven, South Hiram

     Free tours

     $5 Pancake Brunch 

     (Pay at site if you would like Pancake Brunch)

Join us for a relaxed lunch to enjoy the spring weather, great company, and awesome food! Please bring a dish of your choice to share. (If you can’t, no problem.) Take a few minutes to unwind and notice that spring is finally here. Chat with friends and maybe make new ones. All are welcome!! Please pre-register if possible for space and planning purposes.

Fresh sourdough bread - it’s easier than you think and as delicious as you imagine! Join experienced breadmaker Martine for this two-part course. During the first half of the course students will learn how to feed their sourdough starter and make goodies from their excess sourdough. In the second half students will learn how to make and form the levain (dough) and how to bake their sourdough loaves. Please bring a large container for your starter (starter is provided by the instructor) and a cooking scale (preferable but not necessary). All ingredients will be provided. Materials fee of $8 is payable to instructor at class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

Join our talented local chef, Ron Armentino, in preparing another complete, delicious meal! He will guide us through the best methods for deep frying, a wonderful cooking art where the outer batter is as yummy as the inside! Registration fee includes registration, materials, and dinner. Please pre-register as a minimum of 5 people is required to run the course.

Bring your favorite quick and easy summer recipes for desserts, main dishes, appetizers, finger foods, candy, dog treats, or anything else you like to make that makes summer easier. We will photocopy all of the recipes so everyone will bring copies home to try out for themselves. You may bring pictures of them or even samples of some, too, if you wish for us to give them a try. This will be a fun way to get a new mix of recipes to try out on our families. Be bold! Let’s get together and swap ideas to make summer easier for all of us. Please pre-register as space is limited.

Join us once a month for lunch in the gym! The Community Cafe is sponsored by Senior Central of the Grateful Undead on the 4th Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Parsonsfield Town Hall. Meals are provided by The Carriage House Bistro & Tavern, and the menu will be posted on parsonsfield.org and in the Shopping Guide. RSVP is required by the third Friday: call 207-650-6665. Suggested donation: $10.