{"id":121832,"date":"2023-08-24T22:46:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T02:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121832"},"modified":"2023-08-24T22:46:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T02:46:11","slug":"even-funkier-magic-and-benefits-of-fermentation-to-be-celebrated-at-2nd-annual-easton-farmers-market-event-sept-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121832","title":{"rendered":"Even funkier: magic and benefits of fermentation to be celebrated at 2nd annual Easton Farmers\u2019 Market event, Sept. 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Education, presentations and homebrew kombucha contest to highlight Funky Ferments Fest\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

EASTON, Pa. \u2013 Practiced for over 10,000 years as a method to preserve foods, improve health and develop distinct flavors over time, the cherished process of fermentation will take center stage on Sat., Sept. 2 for the Easton Farmers\u2019 Market\u2019s second annual Funky Ferments Fest, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Scott Park along the riverfront.<\/p>\n

Fermented foods that will be celebrated include locally brewed beer, kombucha, pickles, stinky cheese, tangy farm-fresh yogurt, sourdough bread, sauerkraut, kimchi, and more along with more adventurous and experimental foods and beverages such as rye kvass, coffee kombucha and hibiscus honey coldbrew.<\/p>\n

There will be multiple ways to get funky at the EFM:<\/p>\n

Homebrew Kombucha Contest (11 a.m.). Local amateurs will showcase their artisanal fermenting skills. Each contestant can enter up to three flavors at $5 per entry. They must bring a gallon of each entry with the only labeling being the ingredients and flavor. A panel of local kombucha experts will award<\/p>\n

a trophy and $50 cash prize. The People’s Choice Prize will win $25 in Market tokens and an EFM tote and tee. Enter at\u00a0https:\/\/eastonfarmersmarket.com\/2023-kombucha-homebrew-contest-sign-up\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kraut Mob! (Make-your-Own Kraut and Kimchi Station)<\/p>\n

Culture Swap Table: trade and share sourdough starters, scobys, booch and more. Items should be packed individually and clearly labeled with care instructions provided if necessary.<\/p>\n

Lectures & Workshops:<\/p>\n