Regenerate 2018 | Workshops
Friday, October 19 | London, Ontario

Friday, October 19, 2018 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Workshop #1 Beer as an Agricultural Product

“I begin with the proposition that eating is an agricultural act. Eating ends the annual drama of the food economy that begins with planting and birth.”
– Wendell Barry

What does it mean to consider enjoying beer as an agricultural product, as an agricultural act? How do we relate to the growers, the maltsters, the brewers, and to each other when we grab our favourite beverage?

From “Plough to Pint,” this presentation by Liam Boshell of Against The Grain maltery in Sarnia and Aaron Lawrence, head brewer at London Brewing, will look at how locally-grown grains are finding their way into locally-crafted beer. This dynamic presentation takes you from the farms, to the transformation of grain to malt, to how the resulting malts become beer.

This workshop will be followed by a tasting of beers made with local grains and conversations with Liam and Aaron.

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: London Brewing Co-op, 521 Burbrook Pl, London, ON N5W 4B5

Friday, October 19, 2018 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Workshop #2 Pasta Making – A New Frontier for Chefs

Discover the pleasure of fresh, simple to make, handmade pasta. You will learn first hand how to convert local heritage grains and farm fresh eggs into countless flavourful variations. We will demonstrate some simple and creative sauces, fillings and garnishes providing an opportunity for hands-on experience with plenty of tasting.

Pasta being made includes:

1. Butternut Squash & Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli
2. Tagliatelle with Lemon Cream Sauce
3. Pappardelle & Roasted Basil Tomato Sauce
4. Bow Tie Pasta In Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Location: Covent Garden Market Kitchen, 130 King St, London, ON N6A 1C5 (second floor)