Discover how a simple jar of vegetables can become something extraordinary. In this demonstration, you'll learn the difference between pickling and fermenting, why fermented foods are celebrated for supporting a healthy microbiome, and how both methods reduce food waste while adding bold flavor, crunch, and plenty of umami to your table. Sample a variety of homemade pickles and ferments, then watch just how easy it is to mix up a quick refrigerator pickle brine or ferment. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or simply pickle-curious, you'll leave inspired to preserve the season—one jar at a time.

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Join the founders of MenoPantry for a fun, practical introduction to exactly what your changing body needs now. You'll learn the simple 30-30-30 approach: 30 grams of protein per meal, 30 grams of fiber per day, and 30 different plants each week—and why these three shifts can make such a difference for energy, muscle, metabolism, gut health, and healthy aging.

This session will help close the gap between "I know nutrition matters" and actually knowing what to eat on any given day. We'll share a simple one-page guide, a take-home tracker, and walk through a real day of eating together to show just how achievable—and delicious—it can be.

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Nicholas Repenning, co-founder of go-en fermented foods, will speak on what microbes have to teach us about community and culture. Through ancient fermentation practices from Japan, Nicholas will give us a glimpse into the process of making miso, diving into the cultural and health building significance of this ancient superfood. Rooted in these understandings we will look at how the microbial communities involved culture and strengthen the community at large.

Ready to discover just how delicious taking care of your body can be? Join the team at Aegle Radiant Health for a warm, friendly, and interactive cooking demonstration where we turn simple everyday ingredients into powerful wellness superfoods. Together, we will be whipping up a creamy, calcium-packed chia pudding that is nutritious enough to kickstart your morning as breakfast, but sweet and satisfying enough to enjoy as a guilt-free dessert.
While we mix, layer, and taste this delicious treat, we will share easy, practical kitchen secrets to help keep your bones strong, healthy, and vibrant at any age. You will walk away with a fantastic new recipe, a satisfied sweet tooth, and simple wellness habits you can start using at home right away. Bring a friend, pull up a chair, and let's cook up some radiant health together!

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Kacie will introduce us to several of her favorite Maine seaweeds and briefly discuss the process of harvesting wild seaweed. We’ll sample a couple of recipes as well as a hydrating and invigorating face mist while Kacie shares how seaweeds benefit our bodies from inside and out.

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Join Ashley of Ashley Smalley Digestive Health & Nutrition for a fun cooking demonstration featuring a simple 4-ingredient white bean dip paired with homemade nutrient-dense seed crackers. Learn how these delicious recipes can help nourish your gut microbiome while supporting balanced blood sugar.

You'll receive the recipes, enjoy samples, and take home a handout with practical tips for supporting a healthier gut. If you're thinking, "Beans and garlic? My stomach could never!"—that's exactly why you should come. Food sensitivities aren't always something you have to live with, and you'll learn simple ways to begin supporting and rebalancing your gut for happier, healthier digestion.

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