Food & Drink

Dive into the flavorful field of fermentation, food preservation, and mixology, and explore the botany and horticulture behind your favorite foods and drinks.


August

Mushrooms have been utilized for thousands of years for medicinal and edible purposes. John Michelotti, owner of Catskill Fungi, will show you how to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at home using safe and simple techniques. Using cardboard and coffee grounds, create more...
271CKG207O 08/20 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Michelotti
ONLINE

Learn time-honored canning techniques to extend the bounty of your favorite stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, apricots and more, long after summer has passed. From jam to chutney to mustard, we'll prepare for the fall and winter seasons with more...
271CKG231 08/22 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Davis
NYBG

September

Join Chef Nelson German and culinary anthropologist Andréa Lawson Gray along with herbalist and NYBG's Associate Director for the Everett Children's Adventure Garden Arvolyn Hill for a dynamic conversation on blending tradition, modern mixology, and the cultural connection of botanicals.
271LEC236 09/17 Th 4:00pm-6:00pm German
Lawson Gray
Hill
NYBG

Expert beekeeper Frank Mortimer walk you through the ins and outs of what's needed to safely, productively, and enjoyably begin to keep honeybees in a populated area. You'll learn how and why a beehive functions as one living organism, as more...
271CKG206 09/19 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mortimer
NYBG
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