Eastern Shore Food Lab

Eastern Shore Food Lab A research and teaching lab dedicated to studying ancestral food ways to optimize nutrition.

The Eastern Shore Food Lab (ESFL) will be an interdisciplinary research, teaching, and production laboratory dedicated to studying and experimenting with sustainable food systems, using the Eastern Shore food-shed as its primary context. By researching the resources unique to the region based on weather, climate, soil chemistry, and microbial biology—and fusing historical foodways with modern tech

nologies—faculty, students, community members, and collaborative researchers will re-envision our food system, from how we define food to how we grow it and prepare it.

Last Saturday, we kicked off our very first public Kids’ Pretzel Rolling Class, and it was a blast! There’s nothing bett...
02/20/2025

Last Saturday, we kicked off our very first public Kids’ Pretzel Rolling Class, and it was a blast! There’s nothing better than spending a chilly morning inside, rolling, twisting, and baking real sourdough pretzels—all while creating lasting memories.

Missed this first one? Don’t worry! We’ve got another Pretzel Rolling Class on March 22 AND an exciting Pizza-Making Class this Saturday! 🍕🔥

👩‍🍳 Upcoming Hands-On Classes:
✔️ Pizza-Making Class – This Saturday!
✔️ Kiddo Pretzel Rolling – March 22

Spots fill up fast (there are a few left) so grab yours now! These classes are the perfect way to introduce little hands to the joy of real food, scratch-made the way it should be.

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Our winter and upcoming spring classes are filling up fast! With just 12 spots per class, now’s the time to secure your ...
02/05/2025

Our winter and upcoming spring classes are filling up fast! With just 12 spots per class, now’s the time to secure your seat and join our hands-on, community-driven Food Lab.

🌸 Bring a friend (or two!) and let’s make springtime a season of delicious discoveries.💡No evening classes yet, but if there’s interest, we’ll cook something up. Just let us know!

🌸 Registration is OPEN! eatlikeahuman.com/classes

This season, we’re offering a full slate of adult classes and introducing exciting children’s classes to the mix, led by...
01/31/2025

This season, we’re offering a full slate of adult classes and introducing exciting children’s classes to the mix, led by Alicia Boyd of Humble Harts Catering. Alicia has been running our youth programming for over a year, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her teaching Saturday classes for families in our community.

What’s New for Kids?
Our kids’ classes are designed as a fun and enriching experience for children and their grown-ups. Each registration covers one child and one adult, with additional children requiring their own registration (but one adult can accompany multiple kiddos). These classes are carefully structured by age group to ensure a hands-on, age-appropriate learning experience, so please double-check you’re signing up for the correct age band.

Pro tip: Round up your friends or neighbors and make it a group outing! These classes are a fantastic way to spend quality time with your kids while learning something new and delicious together.

Registration is OPEN! Visit eatlikeahuman.com/classes

Ready to dive into nose-to-tail butchering? Spaces are open! 😃Kick off February in our Whole Animal Butchery: Skills for...
01/26/2025

Ready to dive into nose-to-tail butchering? Spaces are open! 😃

Kick off February in our Whole Animal Butchery: Skills for the Home Kitchen class, this Saturday, February 1st.

Join us for an unforgettable day at the Eastern Shore Food Lab, where you’ll:

➡️ Learn the fundamentals of home butchering
➡️ Discover how to source top-quality animals & build relationships with your butcher
➡️ Create ham, bacon, sausage, and pork rinds from scratch

☕ Start your morning with coffee and a Modern Stone Age breakfast, then enjoy a delicious lunch as we transform cuts into kitchen-ready favorites together.

📅 Don’t miss this chance to gain practical skills, recipes, and confidence to elevate your home cooking.

✨ Grab your spot today and join us for this incredible experience!
eatlikeahuman.com/classes

As we reflect on an incredible year of growth, learning, and connection at the Eastern Shore Food Lab, we’re moved by th...
12/30/2024

As we reflect on an incredible year of growth, learning, and connection at the Eastern Shore Food Lab, we’re moved by the generosity and support from our community. Today, we have something extra special to share—a chance to double your impact and help us reach even greater heights in 2024!

Thanks to a generous $5,000 matching gift from longtime supporter Debbie Menaged, every dollar you donate through December 31st will be matched, doubling your contribution. Your support will help fund life-changing programs, hands-on workshops, and educational outreach designed to build a more nourishing, ethical, and sustainable food system.

💫 Every $1 = $2 Impact

Here’s how you can help:
👉 Donate Now: https://bit.ly/esfl-donate
👉 Share Our Mission: Spread the word to friends and family who believe in the power of real food and meaningful education.

Your Gift Helps Us:
🍞 Expand our traditional food workshops
👩‍🏫 Support educational programs for youth, apprentices, and interns
🌍 Continue preserving ancestral food traditions and sharing them with the world

Together, we can create a lasting impact—one meal, one class, and one connection at a time. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey.

With gratitude and hope,
Christina & Bill Schindler
Eastern Shore Food Lab

➡️ Donate at: https://bit.ly/esfl-donate

As we are approaching the end of 2024, we know many of you are thinking about who you may be supporting with year-end do...
12/16/2024

As we are approaching the end of 2024, we know many of you are thinking about who you may be supporting with year-end donations. We would be honored if the Eastern Shore Food Lab was on your list.

Please consider a tax-deductible donation that would go towards an expansion of offerings and staffing, fostering opportunities for community in-person and online, and actively recovering and sharing ancestral food practices. We are grateful for any amount you can donate. Thank you for your support! 🙏 bit.ly/esfldonate

This year, why not skip the usual gifts and give your loved ones something truly special—an experience they’ll remember ...
12/16/2024

This year, why not skip the usual gifts and give your loved ones something truly special—an experience they’ll remember forever?

Whether it’s a hands-on class at the Eastern Shore Food Lab or a relaxing weekend at The Modern Stone Age Sanctuary, our cozy BNB in Chestertown, MD, we’ve got the perfect way to make this holiday season unforgettable.

✨ Customize the Ultimate Gift
Purchasing a gift certificate guarantees early access to classes. Spots fill quickly, so this ensures your loved one gets the experience they want most! All gift recipients will be notified BEFORE classes are posted or sold out. Pair a class with a stay for a weekend full of learning, relaxation, and connection.

🎁 Personalized for Your Loved One
We’ll work with you to create a one-of-a-kind gift—whether it’s a single class, a weekend retreat, or a combination of both.

📧 Email us today ([email protected]) to to make this holiday season extra special.

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