Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Start the new year with flavor and wellness in mind! Join Chef Cherry Madole for a demonstration-style class inspired by Julie O’Brien’s cookbook Fresh and Fermented. Chef Cherry will show you how simple and satisfying it can be to make your own fermented foods at home, featuring two delicious recipes — fermented cabbage kraut and carrots — from the celebrated Firefly Kitchens.

Naturally fermented, probiotic-rich foods like kimchi and kraut are among the healthiest (and tastiest) ways to support digestion, balance your gut health, and boost your immunity. You’ll learn the techniques and science behind fermentation while sampling flavorful, good-for-you foods that can become part of your everyday routine.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community — building confidence in the kitchen while connecting through the joy of good food and shared experiences.

Kick off the year with a delicious step toward better health — because a new year deserves a new you!