Learn the art of fermentation with food artisan Iris Sullivan Daire

Published 4:59 am Friday, September 13, 2013

ASTORIA Join well-known Blue Scorcher Bakery and Cafe food artisan Iris Sullivan Daire as she shares with participants the ancient art of fermentation at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Comcomly House, 1457 Exchange St. in Astoria.

Daire will discuss the earliest uses of fermentation and its many health benefits, and each participant will have a hands-on experience of making their own sauerkraut to take home.

The Blue Scorcher will also have jars of its own sauerkraut on hand for purchase. The cost for the workshop is $35. All proceeds raised will go to the Comcomly House Women In Transition guest services, the Barnyard Diversity Project and Heritage Workshops.

Prepaid registration is necessary, and class size is limited. Call the Comcomly House at 503-325-4530 to register. As with all Heritage Workshops, a limited number of scholarships are available. When reserving your seat, please state if handicapped parking would be helpful.