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September 25, 2026 at Preserved in Oakland, CA
5540 College Ave, Oakland, CA
09/25/26 - MAKER SPOTLIGHT & DEMO: KRAUT SOURCE
Free
Join us for an evening with Karen Diggs, inventor of Kraut Source, a stainless steel fermentation lid designed for mason jars. Karen will share the story of how she developed Kraut Source and demonstrate making a seasonal giardiniera ferment!
TIME & LOCATION
• Friday September 25th, 2026 from 6 pm – 7 pm
• Preserved, 5540 College Ave, Oakland CA 94618
ABOUT THE MAKER
In 2014, Karen launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund and develop Kraut Source, a stainless steel fermentation device that fits onto standard canning jars, for small-batch ferments such as sauerkraut, pickles, and kimchi. Karen is passionate about inspiring DIYers to make their own live-cultured, fermented foods. Kraut Source helps ensure successful fermentation for beginners and experienced fermenters alike!
At this Maker Spotlight, Karen will demonstrate making a lacto-fermented giardiniera, the popular vegetable condiment originating in Italy, and commonly found in Chicago delis. Many preparations call for pickling in vinegar, sugar and olive oil, however Chef Karen's recipe turns this all-time favorite into a gut-friendly, sugar-free option. Come learn all about small-batch fermentation and get empowered to make your own!
PLEASE READ DETAILS THOROUGHLY:
While this is a free event, we ask that all attendees register as we have limited space available. Tickets are for a mix of seating and standing room, come early for the best chance to get a seat! Please be mindful and let us know if you need to cancel so we can offer your spot to someone else. You can email us at [email protected].
All attendees will receive a 10% discount on post-demo purchases in our store.
Date:
September 25, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Free
Event website: https://preservedgoods.com/collections/free-community-events/products/09-25-26-maker-spotlight-kraut-source
Event type:
Workshops and Education
Originally posted to:
Rockridge District Association Events Calendar
Published: Aug 22, 2026 7:27 PM
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...
