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11/28/26 - JAPANESE PICKLES

November 28, 2026 at Preserved in Oakland, CA

5540 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Explore traditional Japanese pickling methods utilizing miso, soy sauce, vinegar, and lacto-fermentation. TIME & LOCATION • Saturday November 28, 2026 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm • Preserved, 5540 College Ave, Oakland CA 94618 • Note: this is a special evening class on a Saturday due to Holiday Schedule modifications. ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP Together we will learn pickling techniques rooted in centuries-old culinary practices. Participants gain hands-on experience with techniques that promote gut health, enhance flavor, and invite a deeper connection to seasonal, natural foods. In addition to sampling several pickles in class, participants will take away two styles of in-process pickles to enjoy at home. Hiroko Greenberg is a Japanese-born chef specializing in Zen temple, vegan, and macrobiotic cuisine. With over 20 years of fermentation experience, her work centers on traditional and plant-based foods. She is passionate about sharing nature's abundance through cooking, and supporting connection to the local environment. All students will receive a 10% discount on post-workshop purchases in our store. The minimum age for our workshops is 14 years old. All Workshop Sales are final. Reschedule requests require 5 days advanced notice. Review our complete Cancellation Policy here.
Date: November 28, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM 8:30 PM $145.00

Preserved is a fermentation-focused kitchen shop and classroom in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood, right on the College Ave commercial strip. The front of the space functions as a retail store stocked with pantry staples, preserving tools and general cooking gear, so walking in for a class means passing shelves of jars, baking equipment, vinegars and grains. more...

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