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Somerville Branch Teaches Residents How To DIY Trendy Foods, Beverages
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Oct 10, 2023
by SCLSNJ
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch has launched a Do It Yourself (DIY) After Dark program series, led by staff member Rachel Bohach. The program series will demonstrate how to make trendy foods and beverages at home on a budget.
"I'm very excited to be showing people how to stop buying and learn to make some of the things I love to make at home," said Rachel Bohach.
The first DIY After Dark series taught customers how to create homemade kombucha, a fermented sweet tea. If you missed this program on kombucha, check out a few resources from the Library's collection.
- "The Big Book of Kombucha: Brewing, Flavoring, and Enjoying the Health Benefits of Fermented Tea" by Hannah Crum
- "Kombucha and Kimchi: How Probiotics and Prebiotics Can Improve Brain Function" by Soki Choi
- "The Joy of Home Brewing Kombucha: How to Craft Probiotic and Fermented Drinks" by Chad Turner
- "The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks: Powerhouse Ingredients, Endless Combinations: Smoothies, Juices, Teas, Kombucha, Infused Waters, Broths and More" by America's Test Kitchen
- "The Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting: Crafting Live-cultured Foods and Drinks with 100 Recipes from Kimchi to Kombucha" by Kathryn Lukas
- "La Magia de la Kombucha" by Maria G. Sineriz
Explore a few future DIY events:
- Queso Fresco on October 18: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9000852.
- Plant Milks on November 29: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9210054.
All programs are hosted in-person at the Somerville branch from 5:30 - 7 p.m. As samples will be served at each DIY event, registration is requested. The Somerville branch is located at 35 West End Avenue in Somerville. For more information about the branch, call (908) 458-8445 or email somerville@sclibnj.org. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or YouTube.