News from Pierce's Store

Here's some cool news from our friends up at Pierce's Store in Shrewsbury:

Workshops at Shrewsbury Co-op at Pierce's Store
We are pleased to offer workshops every Sunday in March, thanks to Maya Zelkin, a local potter and traditional foods enthusiast. We have tried her maple marshmallows, crackers and pickles. They are incredibly delicious, so we are excited that Maya is willing to share her skills and recipes with us and anyone else who's interested. These workshops will be FREE, though donations are much appreciated. Please register in advance if possible; call 492-3326 or sign up the next time you're in the store. Walk-ins will also be kindly welcomed. Get the dates after the jump.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE SUNDAYS, 1-3pm

March 7: Intro. to Vinegar-Free Pickles
Use salt to ferment and preserve vegetables. Workshop will feature a demonstration of preparing kim chi (Korean sauerkraut) and a brined vegetable, and a discussion of recipes, techniques, and principles of lacto-fermentation.

March 14: Traditional Corn Tortillas
Local yellow corn cooked with dolomitic limestone will be ground wet, pressed, and cooked. We will share recipes which use tortillas.
March 21: Whole Grain Crackers
Learn to prepare flour and grains to make wholesome, delicious crackers from scratch.

March 28: Spring Maple and Dairy
We will celebrate spring in this class, with dairy processing and maple treats. Learn to make butter, yogurt, and soft cheese from local jersey cow milk. Then make an assortment of maple-sweetened confections and candies to celebrate this year's sugaring season.

Location: Historic Pierce's Store, 2658 Northam Rd., Shrewsbury
Contact: (802) 492-3326, via email, or check out their blog.