Herbal Home Care Essentials:
DIY Fire Cider Workshop
Fire cider is a popular herbal preparation that is simple to make, easy to use, and can be quite delicious! In this workshop we'll taste, smell, and discuss some common herbs for including in fire cider, each prepare our own to take home, and learn about how & when we can lean on this herbal preparation as we move in to cold & flu season.
​
​Fire cider is an apple cider vinegar-based herbal immune support preparation that is simple to make, easy to use, and can be quite delicious, though spicy! It keeps well in dark, cool places (like your fridge!) for months, meaning you can make one batch that will last your family through fall and winter. Many common cooking herbs and spices can be used in fire cider including onion, garlic, thyme, sage, horseradish, and hot peppers.
​
Bring your own cutting board, knife, and 500 mL jar. Herbs and vinegar provided, but if you have any herbs at home that you'd like to bring, please do!
​
Refreshments and snacks will be served during the workshop and Twisted Roots Farm will offer a Goat Walk with participants after the workshop for those interested in learning more about the farm!
About Your Instructor
Erica Fraser (she/her) is an herbalist and gardener from St. Peter's, living near Baddeck and training to become a clinical herbal practitioner. She sees infinite potential in the kitchen for taking care of ourselves and our loved ones, utilizing plants that grow nearby as a way to nourish our bodies so we stay well and enjoy the empowerment that comes with making our own remedies.
Date & Cost
This workshop will take place at Twisted Roots Farm in the Butterfly Lodge on Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
​
Cost is $60/ person​​​
​
Participants also have the option to stay on site at the farm. Visit our Farm Stay page for more details about available camping options.
​
Registration
To register, please send an email to info@twistedrootsfarm.ca. Once we have confirmed your seat, an invoice will be sent to you via email which can be paid by e-transfer or online by debit or credit card. Your spot in the workshop will not be secured until payment has been received.
​
For cancellations, we must receive a cancellation request 7 days prior to the workshop date. We will refund the cost of the workshop, minus a 10% administrative fee. You may also transfer your seat to someone else, just inform us of the change.
​
If we have to cancel the workshop, participants will receive a full refund.