Healthy West Chicago: Fermenting & Pickling Class

Date and Time

Thursday Aug 14, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

Location

West Chicago Public Library
118 W. Washington St.
West Chicago, IL 60185

118 W. Washington St. West Chicago IL 60185

Fees/Admission

Free

Website

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Contact Information

Healthy West Chicago: (630) 230-6370
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Description

Join Rocio Velis a bilingual environmental education for this amazing class where she will teach you how to do fermented products at your home and you will learn some basic techniques that you can use to pickle some of the products from your garden.

Discover the art of fermentation and pickling in this hands-on, one-hour workshop designed for beginners. Learn the science behind preserving food, the difference between fermentation and pickling, and how these techniques enhance flavor, provide nutrition and help reduce food waste. Using simple materials—provided for all participants—we’ll demonstrate how to start a basic fermentation process and create quick refrigerator pickles, no kitchen required! Participants will leave with practical knowledge, easy recipes, and the confidence to experiment at home. Perfect for food enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone curious about traditional preservation methods.

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