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.


January

High in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, miso has played an important nutritional role in Japan for centuries. In the traditional recipe, soybeans are fermented with salt and the fungus Koji, or Aspergillus oryzae. Explore the science behind more...
253CKG208O 01/26 Su 3:30pm-5:00pm Paswater
ONLINE

February

Fermentation is one of our oldest food processing methods. Scientifically known as zymology, it refers to the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. We'll cover the basic science of how to ferment tea to make kombucha, more...
253CKG201O 02/09 Su 3:30pm-5:00pm Paswater
ONLINE

Nourishing broths are one of the foundational foods of any nutritional healing regime. Learn the basics of making vegan and bone-based broths, and how to enhance them with medicinal herbs. We'll discuss medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, mineral-rich herbs and other tasty more...
253CKG237 02/22 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm Petter
NYBG

Historical bartenders and modern mixologists have long used a great variety of herbal and botanical ingredients to add flavor, body, and visual flair to drinks. Go beyond the garnish to explore the world of oleo-saccharums, infusions, simple syrups, and tinctures more...
253CKG240O 02/25 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Freeman
ONLINE

March

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...
253CKG206 03/22 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mortimer
NYBG

Many people cook mushrooms the same way—sautéed in butter or oil— and end up being disappointed with the results. That's a shame, because not only are mushrooms a low-fat, nutritious and environmentally sustainable food, they are incredibly flavorful if handled more...
253CKG230O 03/23 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Bone
ONLINE