Portland Fermentation Festival — August 27th 6-8pm @ Ecotrust
July 24th, 2009
Are you thirsty for some dandelion wine? If so I've got the perfect event for you...
Come be a part of the Fermentation Revival! Thursday, August 27, 6 – 8 pm
Ecotrust’s Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center 721 NW 9th Ave. Portland, OR
Free!
Share & taste homemade live ferments by local enthusiasts
Demonstrate your fermentation techniques
Answer questions & Exchange cultures
Special guest Sandor Ellix Katz, author of “Wild Fermentation”
Want to share your live ferments?*
Then send an email to pdxfermentfest@gmail.com with the following information:
Your Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Please specify which category of ferment(s) you are bringing:
Liquid Dairy
Solid Dairy
Bread
Liquid Non-alcohol
Alcohol
Pickles
Kraut
Soy Ferments (Tempeh, Natto, Miso)
Other
Questions to Answer:
What is the name of the ferment? Must include a one-sentence description, including an ingredient list.
How long have you been making this ferment?
Describe any problems or challenges you’ve encountered in making this ferment and how you solved them.
Can you bring at least one gallon of this to share?
Can you bring 100 photocopies of your recipe to share?
(Consider also providing suggestions on how to use your ferment in recipes, etc.)
Do you have any starter cultures to share?
Entries must be received by noon on August 1st. No late entries will be accepted.
Logistics:
We’ll supply tables, chairs and the 1 ounce tasting cups.
We’ll also provide a few trash receptacles to share, as well compost and recycling bins.
Please note: there is no refrigeration on the premises. There is a sink with tap water available.
You must bring your own cooler with ice (if necessary) along with any serving utensils you might need.
If you have starters to share, please bring containers to share them in.
The event is from 6-8. Load in and setup will be from 4-5:45; everything must be loaded out by 9pm.
Please help us by passing this along to your fellow fermenters! We hope to see you on August 27th!
Get in touch via email at: pdxfermentfest@gmail.com.
*Live ferments are made without heat or vinegar.
For more information, visit Sandor’s website, www.wildfermentation.com.
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