Events

When: Sunday, August 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Where: Broad Brook Community Center, Guilford  (map)

Whether we grow our own tomatoes or buy local in bulk during the season, canning tomatoes at home is a much more affordable way to enjoy the abundance. Tomatoes can be made into sauce and paste, which can then be used as a base for ketchup, barbecue sauce, salsa, and more! 

In this class, we will make and can tomato sauce together. We will also discuss the canning process in general, as well as how to go about making additional recipes to can for you to try at home. Bulk tomatoes will be provided for folks to purchase to take home our final canned tomato products. Please bring jars and new lids for canning. Extra jars will be available.

Register online: https://airtable.com/apptB2TtzvgiBHof0/pagIzHbN2EWsb2MrE/form

Cost: By donation. But, we ask that you help cover the cost of ingredients and supplies. This will be $10-25, depending on the workshop and quantity you take home.

Instructor: Gina Shvartsman - an herbalist, farmer, shiatsu practitioner, and owner of Radical Rose Botanicals. You can find many of her herbal products at the Guilford Food Hub. Learn more about Gina and her work at www.radicalrosebotanicals.com

Questions? Email connect@neighborhoodroots.org

When: Sunday, October 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Where: Broad Brook Community Center, Guilford  (map)

There are so many ways to preserve fruit! Dehydrated in slices, pureed and dehydrated into a fruit leather, turned into jam or fruit "butter", juiced and canned. Dehydrated fruit makes an excellent light weight snack for travel and camping, can be rehydrated while cooking oatmeal or a savory dish. Enjoy your own home made juice! 

We will revel in the abundance of apples, while also discussing how to work with other fruit, including berries, in these various preparations.

Register online: https://airtable.com/apptB2TtzvgiBHof0/pagl3LfVm9Dac8vSM/form

Cost: By donation. But, we ask that you help cover the cost of ingredients and supplies. This will be $10-25, depending on the workshop and quantity you take home.

Instructor: Gina Shvartsman - an herbalist, farmer, shiatsu practitioner, and owner of Radical Rose Botanicals. You can find many of her herbal products at the Guilford Food Hub. Learn more about Gina and her work at www.radicalrosebotanicals.com

Questions? Email connect@neighborhoodroots.org

When: Saturday, November 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Where: Broad Brook Community Center, Guilford  (map)

Ever notice how buying jerky is almost more plastic than meat? Making jerky--beef, lamb, venison, chicken, etc is easy, relatively quick, far more cost effective, and makes far less (or no) waste! Jerky is protein rich making for a hardy long lasting snack whether at home or on the road. You can also re-hydrate jerky while cooking a meal, making for an excellent trail meal. 

In this class, we will process raw meat to make into jerky together. Exploring various ways to flavor the meat. Finished jerky for tasting will be available.

Register online: https://airtable.com/apptB2TtzvgiBHof0/pagCPr8RAsIOPNKbC/form

Cost: By donation. But, we ask that you help cover the cost of ingredients and supplies. This will be $10-25, depending on the workshop and quantity you take home.

Instructor: Gina Shvartsman - an herbalist, farmer, shiatsu practitioner, and owner of Radical Rose Botanicals. You can find many of her herbal products at the Guilford Food Hub. Learn more about Gina and her work at www.radicalrosebotanicals.com

Questions? Email connect@neighborhoodroots.org

When: Every other week, Saturdays at 10am

Are you interested in herbal medicine? Would you like to learn more? Do you want to learn how to grow and use medicinal plants? Would you like to garden in connection with others? 

Neighborhood Roots Food Collective is sowing the seeds for the creation of a People’s Medicine Garden in Guilford. Join us as we collectively imagine a garden of beauty and usefulness that will become a lasting resource for our community. 

We meet biweekly. All are welcome! Sign up here to join the People's Medicine Garden email list: 

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Questions? Email julie@neighborhoodroots.org