22/10/2026
Fermentation: A Taste of the Season
Discover the magic of fermentation, seasonal flavours and the art of making good food go further.
What if you could capture the best of the season, transform everyday ingredients and create food bursting with flavour? From tangy, crunchy vegetables to deeply savoury umami flavours and naturally fermented drinks, fermentation opens up a whole new world of possibilities in the kitchen.
Join visiting fermentation educator Jane Jenkinson for a special evening in Hindmarsh Valley, exploring the traditions, techniques and delicious possibilities of fermented food.
Jane is the founder of Wholefood Family, a Newcastle based fermentation business known for its vibrant Beetroot Kvass, stocked locally at Raw Bulk Wholefoods and distributed across Australia. With more than 16 years of fermentation teaching experience, Jane has helped people discover the pleasure of fermenting, understand the processes behind it and gain the confidence to bring these age-old traditions into their own kitchens.
This two hour demonstration is all about the foundations of fermentation, with live demonstrations, tastings and seasonal recipe inspiration. Discover how simple ingredients change and develop over time, how fermentation builds layers of flavour, and how to make the most of seasonal produce while preserving a little of its goodness for later.
Expect fascinating food transformations, delicious flavours, practical tips and plenty of inspiration to take home. There'll be a little history, a little food science and lots to discover about the wonderful things that happen when we give food time to transform.
Whether you're growing your own vegetables, looking for new ways to use your garden harvest, cooking for a family, exploring food with your homeschoolers or simply passionate about good food, there's something here for you.
Tickets at hvpa.link/fermentation
