Sowans Workshop - Fermented Scottish oats

Name: Sowans Workshop - Fermented Scottish oats
Start: 2025-03-20T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-20T12:00:00+00:00
Location: 3 Market Square Buildings, AB392BY Stonehaven, United Kingdom

Schedule

Thu Mar 20 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

3 Market Square Buildings, AB392BY Stonehaven, United Kingdom | Aberdeen, SC

A collaboration between The Haven Community Wellbeing Project and Mill of Benholm Enterprise, this workshop will explore fermented foods in a session dedicated to traditional Scottish oats.
In this hands-on session, participants will learn the history and cultural significance of sowans, as well as the fermentation process that transforms simple oats into a tangy and nutritious dish.
Held at the amazing Mill of Benholm you will be have a window into the role oats has played in the Northeast landscape, culture and diet.
During the workshop, you will:
* Discover the health benefits of fermented foods.
* Learn how to prepare sowans from scratch.
* See the historic oat mill and discover its traditional grain processing methods and cultural significance in local agriculture.
Whether you're a seasoned fermenter or a curious beginner, this session promises to deepen your understanding of Scottish food sovereignty. Come ready to learn, taste, and take home your own batch of sowans.