Interested in starting your sourdough baking journey but not sure where to start? Join us for this class to learn more about the art of baking with sourdough including instructions for maintenance, tools you need, delicious recipes and resources, and helpful troubleshooting tips. Participants prepare their own artful garden focaccias inspired by produce from the Edible Garden and the bright, colorful sculptures displayed in the current Niki de St. Phalle exhibit. Finally, take home your own living sourdough starter to guarantee a delicious, fool-proof bake time after time. Nosh included. This class is best for home cooks with a basic knowledge of baking but are new to sourdough and eager to learn more.
Date: Thursday, August 6
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $55 (Member $50)
Registration Deadline: July 30
Instructor: Taylor Mead, Atlanta Botanical Garden
About Chef Taylor Mead
Taylor has always had a passion for food and nature that easily translated to a love for cooking. She is self taught and inspired by several cooks like Alice Waters, Edna Lewis, Julia Childs, and her homesteading Great Grandma. In her mission to educate and empower others to cook for themselves, she started a small business, Better Off Fed, where she sells spice blends. Her cooking focuses on local ingredients to highlight the beauty of each season. With an interest in food sovereignty, she keeps a small flock of backyard chickens, a seasonal vegetable garden, and a few fruiting perennials. She believes in the power and joy of nourishing ourselves, our communities, and our planet with good food and sustainable agricultural practices.