Our February meeting was a literature delight hearing from the entertaining AA Abbott about her latest novel, Run For Your Lies.
This month, we will be trying are hand at the art of fermented foods by making kombucha and kimchi.
Kombucha is a mildly fizzy, fermented drink made from sweetened tea. As kombucha is the product of fermentation, a number of probiotic microbes are produced. At specific concentrations, these probiotic bacteria can help to balance levels of bacteria in the gut and improve digestion.
Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish of salted, fermented vegetables. It’s been around for hundreds of years. Kimchi has gained popularity in the West more recently, partly for its flavour and versatility and partly because of its reputation for being healthy.
We will be providing the ingredients for both. In order to take them home, please bring two jars and their lids (preferably wide necked). You need to make sure they are clean. If you can, please bring a chopping board and sharp knife (we will have a few spares).
As a reminder, membership subs are due in April. The cost of membership for 2025/26 will be £51 and can be paid by cash or cheque.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26th.
