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Lynn’s Living Kitchen – Foundational Fermentation & Microbiome Masterclass
Step into the world of wild lactic acid fermentation with a Raw Vegan Chef and Hippocrates Wellness Lifestyle Medicine Coach. This intimate masterclass offers direct access to decades of expertise, guiding you through both the craft of fermentation and the deeper science of the human microbiome.
This is far more than a hands-on workshop. It is a strategic exploration of how microbial ecosystems govern human vitality. You will understand what fermentation truly is, why it matters biologically, and how to execute it with precision at home. Alongside creating your own ferments, we will examine the microbiome not only within the gut, but also on the skin and in the environments you inhabit.
The Microbiome: Your Unseen Performance Partner
In a focused presentation, we will explore:
The Gut Microbiome
The vast ecosystem of bacteria and microorganisms within your digestive tract that influences digestion, nutrient metabolism, immune function, inflammatory signalling, neurotransmitter production and the gut-brain axis.
The Skin Microbiome
The microbial ecosystem living on your skin and its relationship with barrier integrity, immune defence and inflammatory balance.
The Environmental Microbiome
The microbial communities present in your home, kitchen, soil and air, and how these ecosystems interact continuously with your biology.
Why This Matters
These microbiomes do not function in isolation. They communicate constantly with your body and with one another. When microbial ecosystems are supported by a diverse diet and appropriate environmental exposure, they can contribute to metabolic health, immune function and long-term resilience.
How to Support the Microbiome
You will learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to support microbial diversity through fermented foods, raw living nutrition and intelligent environmental exposure.
Why a High-Vibrational Raw Diet Amplifies the Microbiome
A high-vibrational raw diet is not a trend; it is a biologically intelligent framework. Living plant foods provide fibre, resistant starches, polyphenols and other phytonutrients that interact with the gut microbiota and support the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids.
Raw, plant-based diversity can contribute to a broader dietary fibre profile, while fermented foods can introduce live microorganisms and provide substrates that interact with the existing microbial ecosystem.
This masterclass connects theory to practice, showing how daily dietary choices can influence the microbial environment within the body and, by extension, aspects of digestion, metabolism and long-term health.
Hands-On Fermentation Practice
After understanding the science, we move into execution.
You will create three distinct wild lactic ferments, each selected for both flavour and functional diversity:
Sauerkraut – A foundational ferment that teaches the core mechanics of wild lacto-fermentation.
Spicy Kimchi – A dynamic ferment delivering complex flavour and microbial diversity.
Carrot & Cumin Retinol Kraut – A vibrant, nutrient-dense ferment rich in carotenoids and supportive phytonutrients.
You will not only learn the mechanics, but the diagnostics: how to observe microbial activity, regulate variables, correct imbalances and refine flavour development. This builds fermentation fluency rather than simple recipe replication.
You will leave with three jars of your own creations and the confidence to continue independently.
Your Fermentation Experience Includes
Welcome Drink
Begin your experience with a refreshing welcome drink.
Raw Sweet Treat
Enjoy a small handmade Rawker as a sweet living-food snack during the day.
Herbal & Green Teas
A selection of herbal and green teas is available throughout the day.
Fermented Tasting Experience
Sample fermented flax crackers, cultured cashew cheese or sunflower seed pâté alongside your fermentation creations.
Recipe & Reference Guide
Take home detailed instructions, variations and culinary applications to help you continue fermenting confidently at home.
Optional Raw Living Food Lunch — £40 per person
Want to stay on after the masterclass for a complete raw living-food dining experience?
You can add our three-course premium raw living-food lunch for £40 per person to your booking.
The lunch is an optional addition to the fermentation masterclass and must be pre-booked in advance so that everything can be freshly prepared for you.
Your Raw Living Food Lunch
Raw Falafels
with chickpea hummus and fresh microgreen salad
Caper & Pea Mash
with courgette noodles and fresh herbs
Cultured Cashew & Fruits of the Forest Cheesecake
House Lunch Drink
Purple Pea Flower & Fresh Mint Infusion
A beautifully coloured chilled infusion of butterfly pea flower and fresh mint, created especially for the lunch.
This is not a conventional lunch. It is an opportunity to sit down and enjoy a complete, beautifully prepared raw living-food meal following the masterclass, showcasing the flavour, texture and creativity possible with plant-based living foods.
Lunch: £40 per person, added to your masterclass booking.
Course Highlights
Microbiome Mastery: Understand the gut, skin and environmental microbiomes and how lifestyle and dietary choices influence them.
High-Vibrational Nutrition Strategy: Explore how raw living foods can contribute fibre, resistant starches, polyphenols and plant diversity to the diet.
Hands-On Fermentation: Craft three wild lactic ferments with technical guidance.
Process Intelligence: Master preparation, salinity control, anaerobic conditions and storage.
Tasting Experience: Experience a range of fermented and raw living foods throughout the day.
Who This Class Is For
This masterclass is designed for those who value depth, precision and long-term health intelligence.
It is ideal for plant-based individuals, performance-driven professionals, discerning food enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to develop a deeper understanding of fermentation, the microbiome and raw living nutrition.
It also works exceptionally well as a refined private experience or elevated gift.
Class Guidelines
• Arrive on time so we can start together and make the most of our session.
• Your experience includes a welcome drink, a small Rawker sweet snack, herbal and green teas, refreshments and sample tastings.
• Classes are small, with a maximum of 8 participants, so everyone gets a focused, high-quality experience. Sessions may run a little over if we get caught up in discussion or activities—your flexibility is appreciated!
• Questions are always welcome. Bring a notebook if you like to jot down tips and ideas.
• Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
• Hands-on or standing-intensive workshops aren’t suitable during pregnancy or for very young children.
• The optional raw living-food lunch must be booked in advance.
Rawkers Available to Purchase
A selection of handmade Rawkers will also be available to purchase on the day, allowing you to take home some of the raw living-food treats you have enjoyed during the experience.
Class Cancellations
We understand that plans can change. Here’s our policy:
• More than 2 weeks’ notice: You can choose a full refund or move your booking to the next available class.
• 1–2 weeks’ notice: You can receive a 50% refund or transfer your booking to the next available class.
• Less than 1 week’s notice: While we can’t offer a refund, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else.
Ticket transfers are always welcome.
By the end of this masterclass, you will have three jars of probiotic-rich ferments, a full understanding of the fermentation process, and a clear appreciation for the microbiome in your body and environment. You will leave with the skills, confidence and knowledge to continue experimenting at home while understanding the wider impact of microbes on your health.
Let’s get fermenting and supporting your microbiome from the inside out and all around you.
