20 members of the Cuyama Valley Victory Garden Network participated in two “talleres de fermentación” (fermentation workshops) led by Michelle Lopez of @wildatheartojai! These included a discussion of fermented foods’ health benefits, a tasting of fermented beet juice, a step-by-step demonstration of the fermentation process, and finally the opportunity to give fermenting a try: everyone took home a jar of cabbage and other veggies that are getting more nutritious by the day. Each event began with a shared meal prepared by participants, featuring Guatemalan Chuchitos from the “Sabores del Valle” network cookbook.