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It was a natural evolution for Dearbhla Reynolds to step into the role of a fermentation revivialist. She is a cross between an old-school pharmacist and a home economics teacher. So, when she first discovered fermentation it seemed to make perfect sense. It’s eco-friendly and the products are superfoods.

She started experimenting with various foods and probiotic drinks using strange looking little starter cultures and many a strange remark was made from friends who tried them. However she says the benefits of these foods and the immense sense of well-being they promote could not be denied.

The Cultured Club was started as an open invitation for those to come and join in the fermenting fun, when they were ready, as opposed to being forced to eat some sauerkraut at her kitchen table. Hence the teaching began and a wonderful timely collaboration with OX restaurant gave home to the learning.

Her classes cover a selection of different aspects of fermentation, from easy drinks to prepare at home, to delicious alternative nut cheeses which will make a surprising dessert. There’s also an array of The Cultured Club’s own Fabulously Funky Ferments to buy.