Food and Garden Workshops - Britannia Community Services Centre

Homemade Yogurt and Kefir Making
Yogurt and kefir are fermented dairy products packed with
probiotics, beneficial bacteria required by our bodies for good
digestion, a strong immune system, and all around great health.
Come learn some of the health benefits of these foods, and how
to make live and active culture yogurt and kefir at home with
no special equipment. Bring two small jars to take away some
starter culture.
Sun, April 19th 3 – 5pm
Pre-teen Centre, Britannia
Cost: $15
A Taste of Latin America
Discover Latin American Cuisine in this two part cooking
workshop! Vancouver being multi-ethnic and rich multicultural,
the Pupusa and Tamale have gained popularity in the past
few years. Made from corn flour and shaped by hand, both
dishes can be adapted to delight vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian
and meat eaters alike. Participants will learn the basics and
techniques on how to make a Pupusa and Tamale from scratch
with various fillings, along with special salsas and pickled
veggies. You will have a chance to taste this delightful treat!
Bring your aprons and your palates and join Elizabeth Cruz,
former owner and chef of El Cocal restaurant for 14 years who
incorporates her El Salvadoran heritage into her cooking.
Pupusa Workshop
Sun. May 17, 2 -5pm
Tamale Workshop
Sun. May 24, 2 -5pm
Pre-teen Centre, Britannia
Cost: $30 each workshop
Mason Bees and Cherry Trees: Feeding our
Urban Pollinators
Madame Beespeaker shares her passion for bees in a workshop
on the essential role blue orchard mason bees play in our urban
food security. Learn which plants feed mason bees and what
you can do to help bees of all stripes in your neighborhood. Take
home some seeds to start your own pollinator garden.
Date: Sun. June 14, 3 – 4:30pm
Location: Learning Resources Centre, Britannia
Cost: $15
Food and Garden Workshops
The Grandview Woodland Food Connection and Britannia Community Centre
are pleased to host our spring food and garden workshop series with its focus on
healthy eating and sustainability.
All workshops will be held at Britannia Community Centre.
Registration - 604-718-5800
Britannia Centre
1661 Napier Street
Vancouver, BC V5L 4X4
604-718-5800
www.britanniacentre.org