Make Your Own Medicine: Fire Cider 101

The Make Your Own Medicine (MYOM) Series teaches individuals how to create simple yet effective medicines using the ingredients in their kitchen cabinet.

Winter is here!

Each season has its own unique energetic signature that influences our bodies, minds, and spirits. Fall and winter are significant transitional periods for our inner and outer worlds.

We transition from the warm, social, and vibrant energy of the summertime into the introspective and nostalgic energy of the colder months ahead.

Fire Cider is a handy medicine to keep in one’s cabinet around this time of year. Fire cider is a folk remedy that is used to boost the immune system, stimulate digestion, support metabolism, and improve circulation— among many other benefits.

Fire cider has the ability to reduce congestion and inflammation in the body. This powerful herbal preparation has numerous antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant benefits. Many people use fire cider as a daily tonic to ward off colds or the seasonal flu.

To learn more about the many benefits of fire cider, read more about it HERE on our blog!

In this 2-part class series, you will learn how to make your very own fire cider to support your health and wellness during the winter season.

In Part 1, participants will create vinegar infusions that can be taken home to infuse until we meet again for Part 2, where we will strain our infusions and add final touches (like honey!) to our fire ciders.

Two ticket types are available:

Medicine Maker ($40): This admission ticket is ideal for attendees who are interested in learning about fire cider through a more hands-on experience. Class materials and ingredients for this two-part class series will be provided, and students will participate in both sessions of the class.

Observer ticket ($20): This admission ticket is ideal for attendees who are interested in a general introduction to fire cider through a live demonstration. By purchasing this ticket, you acknowledge that you will not be participating in the workshop portions of this two-part class series.

Part 1: January 7th, 11am-12:30pm

Part 2: February 11th, 11am-12:30pm

For sliding scale payment options, contact hawashands@gmail.com

About the Instructor: Hawatu is an ever-budding herbalist who believes that some of the best medicine can be found in our kitchens and in the nature that surrounds us. When she is not immersed in herbalism, foraging, and farming, she can be found creating food recipes, writing, and dancing.