SingleThread Farm at Dry Creek

Join us for a tasting, lecture and class focused on all things dashi. In collaboration with Dashi Okume, Chef Kyle Connaughton and Shohei Miyajima to share the rich history, ingredients, and how to use dashi broth in everyday cooking. Each attendee will create their own custom dashi kit (shipped from Dashi Okume post-class), make dashi to sample on the day of the class, and gain culinary insights on how to use dashi at home. Included in the class: Standard Okume Dashi kit, Inaniwa Udon noodles to sample with Tsuyu sauce, one bunch of turnips from SingleThread Farm, recipe packet. Additional supplements available for pre-order only include Okume Dashi kits and a Hokkaido Style Seafood Hot Pot ingredient set to make at home for 4 with your new dashi knowledge. Okume Shoten is a seafood wholesaler that opened at Nihonbashi Fish Market in 1871. Building on more than 150 years of selecting the finest seafood for culinary professionals, Dashi Okume focuses on natural Japanese ingredients. From drying to fermentation and other processes, Japan has a rich history of finding ways to bring out umami without relying on additives. Drawing on this wisdom, Okume has sourced a wide range of additive-free ingredients from all over Japan. Okume ventured into a new chapter in 2022 by opening a dashi specialty store in Brooklyn.

Step into the world of herbalism and uncover the timeless art of crafting hand-made botanical syrups and shrubs. In this immersive, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the healing properties, rich flavors, and vibrant histories of medicinal plants. We’ll begin with a guided walk through our farm beds, where you’ll hand-harvest aromatic herbs and medicinal plants growing right here on the land. Then, gather together to co-create a custom-infused cocktail syrup, using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. While your syrup infuses, enjoy a live botanical beverage demo and tasting with Chef Kim, who will showcase creative, seasonal drinks made with Land + Local products. To wrap up, each guest will bottle their own handcrafted syrup in a take-home, travel-sized Botanical Flask—perfect for your home apothecary or next cocktail adventure. All guests must be 18+, no exceptions. Taste. Create. Connect with the plants.

Join local artist Natalie Joy Tremblay for an immersive cyanotype workshop where you will learn the art of creating Botanical Blueprints. This alternative photography process offers a unique and beautiful way to capture the intricate details and delicate textures of botanical specimens. Natalie will guide you through each step of the process, from selecting the perfect floral elements sourced directly from our farm to designing your own piece of original art. No experience necessary, this workshop is designed for artists, photographers, and enthusiasts of all levels who are intrigued by botanical art. Whether you are a beginner seeking an introduction to this unique medium or an experienced artist looking to expand your skills, this workshop offers a supportive and inspiring environment to foster your creativity. Children age 8+ with an adult present are welcome.