Bite of foodie February on offer
Richmond Library is taking the quote ‘‘let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’’ to heart in February with a series of foodrelated events on its agenda.
Collections manager Ruth Lawley said the team had drawn together some of the Nelson-Tasman region’s experts in a range of food disciplines to share their knowledge.
With six events planned over February ‘‘there is something for everyone’’.
Alison Ramsay, of The Kitchen in Nelson, is due on February 1 to outline four categories of food to bring increased energy, balance and vibrant health while Sally Rees, of Natural Nosh, to set to run two workshops – one about the health benefits of juices and green smoothies on February 8 and the other about the ancient probiotic drink kefir on February 15.
‘‘I help people of all ages supercharge their health, lose weight and regain their zest for life through raw foods because, I believe, that they can transform us physically, emotionally and mentally,’’ Rees said.
Primal health coach Irma Jager, of Motueka Valley, is scheduled to run two practical workshops – one on mozzarella cheese making on February 13 and the other on fermentation on February 17.
A self-proclaimed ‘‘fermentation freak’’, Jager is due to speak about the importance of gut health and pre and probiotic foods, which will include transforming a cabbage into a jar of sauerkraut.
Trish Goulter, of Goulter’s Vinegar Products, is to run the final session, devoted to the health benefits of the humble pantry staple, apple cider vinegar.
To register interest in any of the scheduled events, contact Richmond Library.
Koha entry is asked to cover materials.
Visit tasmanlibraries.govt.nz/ about-us/events/featured-events/ for more information.