Workshops & Events
Fire Cider workshop
Join us at the Seasoned Spoon this October to learn a simple recipe for Fire Cider made with things from your pantry. The Spoon will provide all the ingredients and jars, and each participant will go home with 500ml of Fire Cider which will be a great addition to your medicine cabinet as we head into cold and flu season. This brew is spicy, pungent and not for the faint of heart!
Registration is required here. The workshop costs $8 (plus tax). Limited space available.
Please get in touch with spoonvolunteers@gmail.com if you have any questions or for accommodations.
The Seasoned Spoon and Trent Vegetable Gardens are celebrating the harvest with Grandfather’s Kitchen!
Harvest season is upon us, and gardeners at the TVG and cooks at the Seasoned Spoon are busy digging, hauling, chopping, freezing and storing the abundance so that we can continue to offer the Trent community delicious, locally-grown meals!
Did you know that the Spoon and the Trent Vegetable Gardens form a field-to-table food system right here on campus? Veggies grown in the gardens are brought to the cafe and cooked into soups, stews, wraps, and even desserts. The ingredients are fresh, and you can taste the difference!
Despite the busy time of year, we are going to take a moment to celebrate all the things and people that have made this season so fruitful, and we invite you to join us!
Gathering at the Trent Vegetable Gardens on Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 5 pm for a free meal in collaboration with Grandfather’s Kitchen. Food is free, and donations are welcome.
The TVG is located northeast of Trent’s DNA and Health Sciences Building.
Contact spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more information.
Spoon AGM, 2023
Calling all co-op members! Join the collective decision-making and annual review at the Seasoned Spoon co-operative café by attending your AGM. Help elect board members, hear our updates, and contribute to the conversation! This meeting is for members only – not a member but want to learn more? Write to seasonedspoon@trentu.ca. Attendance is free, but registration is required and can be found here. If you prefer to attend online, a zoom link will be sent out in advance.
Having trouble finding the cafe? Click here for video directions from Alumni House (north of the cafe), and here for directions from the Bus loop (south of the cafe).
Find photo directions:
-From the East Bank here.
-From Bata Library 
here (West bank from the south).
here (West bank from the south).-From Alumni House here (West bank from the north)
here (West bank from the north)If you need some help finding us on the day of the event, please call 705-748-1011 x.6085
Growing Microgreens
In this workshop we will learn all about Microgreens from an experienced grower and small-scale farm operator! This workshop will cover: basic setup, choosing seed varieties, general care, harvesting, storage, and timing. We will sample some Microgreens and have a chance to ask lots of questions. We will go home ready to start growing greens in our own homes all winter long!
Workshop costs $5 and registration is required on Eventbrite here. Please be in touch if paying through Eventbrite poses any challenges to you
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com by Jan. 16th, to reque.st an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility.
Brew Kombucha
Kombucha uses simple ingredients to create a delicious, healthy beverage, like pop but full of digestive enzymes. It is prized for its healing properties! It is fantastic for your gut health and as an alcohol-free treat.
At this workshop, we will learn how to brew and care for this tasty, living drink. You will go home with a jar of brew and the SCOBY so you can prepare it on your own and share it with your friends.
Belly of the Beast Kombucha has been brewed in Peterborough since 2016. Now situated at the Food Shop in downtown Peterborough, this kombucha is crafted in small batches. The Food Shop is committed to the local food system and sourcing ingredients ethically. They offer a rotation of core and seasonally inspired kombucha in their store at 374 Water St., as well as right here at the Seasoned Spoon!
Workshop is $5 and registration on Eventbrite is required.
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more information.
Come cook with HOLA
HOLA will be teaching us how to prepare and cook authentic dishes from various regions of Latin America. On the menu for this evening is sopa de lentejas con tostones y ensalada de palmitos. Which translates to lentil stew with tostones and a heart of palms salad. Warm up from the inside out with this delicious food! You will leave knowing how to prepare these foods at home and recipes.
Tickets are $5 and registration is required here. Please email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com