Spirit and Abundance

09/23/2026

Fall is jam packed full of fun and I can't wait to see you there!

Kicking it off The Twilight Thrift tonight and Syracuse Vegfest this weekend!!

09/18/2026

Unfortunately my email was hacked very briefly. If I sent you a Google invite via email so not click any links. I've done my best to mitigate the issue and I apologize for anyone impacted.

09/14/2026

Often, when I teach a fermentation class or demo I get asked if I sell the finished ferment I demoed, and the answer is usually no

There are a lot of factors involved, the high cost of ingredients and the practicalities of time management are definitely some of them

But a lot of it has to do with how much joy small batch fermentation brings me

When I first got out of college, I made sourdough professionally and it sucked the joy of process right out of me. I was creating for others not for me.

I gain way more joy teaching folks about my fermentation projects and inviting them into my thought process

The way I approach fermentation in my own kitchen is drastically different than how I would approach it in a professional one and the end result would not be the same as much as I would like it to be.

I love to teach and will be doing more of that in the future. I will be contributing to my Substack more. There is a paid option on my Substack if you feel called to support my work in fermentation more.

Thank you for being here and showing up for cheese or fermentation projects

09/07/2026

Happy Monday folks! I'm a little behind for this weekend because of the AMAZING veg fests I was at the last two weekends in August so please do checkout my retail partners if you're looking for my smoked gouda or cheddar specifically. I'll have a few pieces but definitely not a ton.

Crossing my fingers I'll be back to my regularly scheduled programming for the weekend of the 19th.

Thank you always for your support and I'll see you this weekend!!

09/02/2026

Mozzarella pre-orders are OPEN for pick up Brighton Farmers' Market on Sunday 9/6. Limited quantity available. I may have extra to bring but don't take that chance!! Head to the link in the bio to get yours 🧀

07/23/2026

Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU!

Last night's shrubs class What's Good was a huge success thanks to the community that came out.

Give me a follow to find out what's next for classes and events!

Want to book a private event or Fermentation class? Shoot me an email at [email protected]

07/21/2026

We're talking fermenting fruit this week at Durand Eastman Beach 7/23 at 6pm! We're meeting at Lot B, bring camp chairs/blankets or whatever you need to feel comfy.

07/03/2026

I always free samples! Always happy to chat and answer any questions you may have!

All of my cheeses are omnivore tested and approved...
And kid approved...
And dog approved...
And chicken approved...
And cat approved...

You better come out and see what the hype is about!

I'm Canandaigua Farmers Market
And Brighton Farmers' Market this weekend (yes both are happening 4th of July weekend)

06/26/2026

06/25/2026

If you joined me for June's Fermentation Meet up then you'll remember this beautiful carrot salad! The recipe for both the short term fermented carrots and rice salad is available now on my substack.

https://open.substack.com/pub/spiritandabundance/p/crunchy-carrot-salad?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=48jpur