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.


June

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...
254CKG207O 06/25 We 6:00pm-7:30pm Michelotti
ONLINE

July

Join herbalist and foraging expert Journei Bimwala for an immersive walk through summer's edible landscape. Using sight, touch, smell, and taste, you'll learn to identify, harvest, and understand the deeper meaning of wild plants—their cultural significance, medicinal power, and culinary more...
261CKG256 07/22 Tu 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

Have you ever wondered why a strawberry is not considered a berry, but a tomato is? Or what part of a plant is celery? Dig deeper into the histories of common fruits and vegetables and explore the science behind the more...
261BOT293 07/24 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Lorenzetti
NYBG

Get a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Learn different methods of jamming that use less sugar and no additives or pectin. You'll come away with three delicious jams that will transport you back to summer whenever you reach for more...
261CKG200 07/26 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Davis
NYBG
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