Brighton's Farm to Table Experience

This coming Saturday, September 21st, starting at 6pm, is Brighton's Farm to Table dinner, a fundraiser for the farmers market and the Livingston Hunger Council. The dinner will feature a menu designed and prepared by Steve of The Wooden Spoon, with much of the produce from Stone Coop! Check out more information about the dinner at the Brighton Chamber website: Brighton's Farm to Table Experience

More cooking classes to be offered in September

The cooking classes this summer have been a great success thus far! Thanks to all who have attended, and we are looking forward to seeing more folks coming out to the farm in the next few weeks for the remaining classes. Rebecca has also decided to have additional classes from her home. Below are the classes she is offering. If you are interested or would like more information, feel free to email Rebecca.

Apples

Thursday, September 12 6:30-8:30

Join me and learn to make applesauce, apple butter, and an apple gallete. The joy of fall!

Gnocchi and Ricotta 

Thursday, September 19 6:30-8:30

Gnocchi is potato pasta and we will be making it from scratch. We will also make ricotta cheese to accompany the pasta. We will make enough to enjoy a small meal together at the end of class. Feel free to bring wine. 

Squash with an Emphasis on Gluten Free!
Thursday, September 26

Transform this awesome fall vegetable into gluten-free squash cornbread, pumpkin pie, and delicious squash soup. We'll make enough to enjoy a small meal together. Feel free to bring something to drink. Water and tea will be provided. 

Summer Cooking Classes at the Farm

Rebecca Sornson, who is a wonderful teacher, cook and healer, will be offering several summer cooking classes at Stone Coop Farm this summer and fall.  They will be Wednesday evenings from 6:15pm - 8:00pm and will cost $25 each.  The list of classes with a brief description is below.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact Rebecca directly, or you can contact the farm.  Rebecca's contact information is at the end of this note.  There will be limited spaces available so please sign up soon to save your spot.

Summer Cooking Series at Stone Coop Farm

Salads and Salad Dressings

In this class, we’ll turn various Stone Coop Vegetables into unique, delicious, and nutritious salads. Plus, we’ll make three different simple salad dressings which can be made in a minute and will brighten up any meal.

Wednesday July 17^th  6:15pm-8pm $25

Pickling Basics

Learn to preserve your favorite vegetables in delicious brines to be enjoyed all year long. In this class, we’ll make dilly beans, bread and butter pickles, and refrigerator pickles. You will take home samples of everything.

Wednesday July 31^st   6:15-8pm $25

Fruit Preserves

Save the sweetness of summer all winter long! Learn how to make jam safely and easily and take home several jars of beautiful jam at the end of the evening.

Wednesday August 7^th 6:15-8pm $25

Tomatoes

Learn to make and can your own whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salsa. Enjoy the taste of real tomatoes all winter long.

Wednesday August 21^st 6:15-8pm $25

Transforming Milk

In this class, we will use the alchemy of heat, movement, and microorganisms to turn milk into yogurt, butter, and ricotta cheese. It’s surprisingly easy and very fun!

Wednesday September 4^th 6:15-8pm $25

Kombucha and More

Until recent years, tonic drinks like kombucha and herbal teas were a part of most people’s diets. Learn how to make several tonics including kombucha, tisane, and ginger beer.

Wednesday September 18^th 6:15-8pm $25

Vegetable Fermentation

Cultures across the world have been fermenting vegetables for milennia in order to increase the digestibility and nutritional value of vegetables. Learn the basics in this class as we make sauerkraut and kimchee. You will take home a jar to share with your family.

Wednesday October 2^nd  6:15-8pm $25

To Register, e-mail or call Rebecca Sornson at rebeccasornson@gmail.com or (810) 923-0547