UPDATE 2/12/25: Due to the snowstorm expected on Sunday, this class has been moved to Saturday, February 15th from 2:30-4pm.
Join us at Hole In The Wall Bagels on Sunday, February 16th from 2:30-4:00pm for a Gluten Free Sourdough Workshop!
Learn how to make traditional sourdough bread using naturally gluten free grains such as quinoa, buckwheat, oats, brown rice and teff.
Instructor Valerie Robinson will demonstrate the simple and satisfying process of grinding whole grains and using them to make a gluten free loaf of bread that slices beautifully for toast, sandwiches and more. Save money and avoid filler ingredients found in many gluten free breads by making a wholesome, hearty loaf at home!
Participants will take home a gluten free sourdough starter, a recipe, and tips for making your gluten free sourdough journey a success!
UPDATE 2/7/25: Registration is full for the Gluten Free Sourdough Workshop scheduled for February 16th. Thank you for your interest!
Join the wait list or let us know you're interested in more Gluten Free Sourdough events!
Cost: $10 per person, or pay-what-you-can for materials upon registration.
Space is limited! Register online using the link above. Alternatively, participants can sign up in person at the co-op, or by calling 207-594-8822 .
About the Instructor: Valerie Robinson is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, natural skin care formulator and homeschooling mother of two.
Born and raised in Maine, she graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Communication. Prior to becoming a mom, she worked at a variety of restaurants and wine bars, and performed various marketing roles for natural food stores. She spent time WWOOFing (world wide opportunities on organic farms) in farms throughout France, where she learned about biodynamic wine making, organic agriculture, beekeeping and creating propolis infused skincare products. She was also the lead field trip guide for Sweetwater Organic Farm in Tampa, Florida, demonstrating various aspects of organic farming to school age children.
After her first child was born in 2016, she enrolled at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and obtained her coaching certification in 2018. She has been involved in her local co-op for the past nine years, performing various roles such as social media marketing, editing the quarterly newsletter, email marketing, and hosting gluten free sourdough classes.
Valerie spends her days tending to her small homestead with goats and chickens, preparing home cooked meals for her family, coming up with new skincare recipes, making homemade kefir, and spending as much time barefoot in nature with her children as possible. Learn more about Valerie at wildhopebotanicals.com/about