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Health & Happiness from growing and cooking your own food

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Health & Happiness from growing and cooking your own food

When

Thursday, 17 July 2025    
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Bookings

Bookings closed

Where

Hands of Hope
Hands of Hope, Hope Farm Community Garden, Moor Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4QB

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Nourish Your Soul: A Journey to Wholeness Through Food with Penny.

Fifteen years ago, amidst a period of profound change, Penny discovered the healing power of growing her own food. What began as a simple act of gardening blossomed into a transformative journey of self-discovery, health, and happiness.

Join Penny as she shares her deeply personal story of recovery, revealing how the rhythms of nature and the act of cultivating sustenance helped her find wholeness. This workshop is more than just about food; it’s about reclaiming your well-being and finding solace in the simple act of living close to the earth.

In this heartfelt workshop, Penny will:

  • Share Her Story of Healing: Reveal how growing her own food helped her navigate a period of trauma and find inner peace.
  • Embrace Independent Nourishment: Discuss how growing and cooking her own food saved her money and fostered a healthier lifestyle.
  • Escape Processed Foods: Learn to replace ready meals and excessive meat consumption with vibrant, vegetable-centric dishes.
  • Discover Pulse and Grain Power: Learn to incorporate pulses, legumes, and whole grains for optimal nutrition.
  • Cultivate Gut Health: Explore the benefits of fermented foods for digestive wellness and overall well-being.
  • Craft Homemade Yogurt and Kefir: Learn to make your own probiotic-rich yogurt and kefir and maintain a thriving culture in your fridge.
  • Unlock Whey’s Nutritional Value: Discover how to use the nutritious whey from homemade yogurt in your baking.
  • Taste Fermented Delights: Sample Penny’s sauerkraut and kimchi recipes and learn to make them from scratch.
  • Create Your Own Sauerkraut: Craft a pot of sauerkraut to take home and nurture.

Leave this workshop inspired and empowered to cultivate a life of health, happiness, and connection to the earth.

Bookings

Bookings are now closed for this event.

Cancellation Policy
Sadly we don’t accept cancellations but do understand that sometimes things might come up. So, we will keep your ticket and offer you a place for any future workshop on a first-served basis.

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