Creative Cultures

4 more 'Fermenting & Your Gut Health' Masterclasses confirmed in Marburg.... (Saturday 11th August sold-out)

Come along and learn all about the art of fermenting - not just to make some delicious & nutritious foods, but also how these foods will support your gut health, and assist to improve your overall health

With so many of us suffering from gut and digestive issues, NOW is the perfect time to come and learn how to heal yourself.

In this class you get to taste some amazing fermented foods and drinks, and also lots and lots of yummy, easy to make and also lots of nutritious food options too - all designed to support you to be the healthiest version of you.

And best of all, you get to learn how to make them all!

These classes are not to be missed if you want to take your health to the next level.

Small groups provide a great environment for group interaction, and you will leave feeling inspired.

WORKSHOP FEEDBACK

“The day was informative, entertaining and motivating. Thank-you for a great day” – Janet C

“Please keep doing everything you are doing – 1000 Gold Stars” - Tony S

“I’m extremely grateful for your time & knowledge” Rachel K

“Great info - I will use it to make changes in my dietary habits” – Stephen D

“Engaging, tasty & informative” – Steve W

“Excellent day – great & informative workshop” – Ashley C

“I wasn’t sure about attending, but you have made it very easy for me to now change the way we eat at home to be healthier” - Michael F

“Thank-you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Absolutely amazing workshop” – Renee P

Good Afternoon.....

Now is the perfect time to learn about the important role that fermented foods/probiotics and healthy eating has on your immune system and wellbeing.

For those of you that haven’t yet attended a workshop, I am offering you (and your friends) a discounted price of just $150 for the full day experience (normally $195). To take advantage of this offer you need to place a deposit for any of the classes below BEFORE the end of July.

GYMPIE Sat 24th August
GYMPIE Sun 25th August
TINBEERWAH Sat 31st August (2 seats left)
TINBEERWAH Thurs 12th September
GYMPIE Sat 24th August
GYMPIE Sun 25th August
TINBEERWAH Sat 19th October
(All classes run from 9am until 4.30pm and include a delicious organic lunch)

I promise this will be an AMAZING experience for you (and your taste buds too)

Please contact me for booking details, or if you have any questions.

There has never been a better time to take control of your health....

Tim 🙂

Today I have lots of mixed feelings and emotions coming up to the surface....

Joy, Happiness, Love, Grief, Fear, Anxiousness, Relief and more.

So what has brought these things up for me?

Yesterday I booked a trip to Indonesia for 4 weeks, leaving next Thursday.

So why would this bring everything up to the surface you may ask?

Well, for so long - as long as I can remember, I have always been busy - DOING.... crossing things off my 'to do' list, and working towards the next thing/project/goal.

Even on my last trips overseas to the USA/Guatemala/Ecuador in 2009 & 2011, it was more about DOING the Indy500, DOING a holiday.

But this time, my intention is to DO as little as possible - to remove myself from the familiar environment I am in here, to take away all the distractions, and allow myself to BE - to sit with ME, to BE with ME.... to relax and to breathe. To let go....

For me, this is what is bringing up all these emotions and feelings, as I have been great at avoiding BEING with them.

I love you all, and wish you the best on whatever journey/adventure you are on. And if you can, see if you can take some time out - time without distractions to just truly BE with YOU :)

Don't you just love good feeedback?

"Your class was a life changing event!!!"
Thanks Marina :)

KIMCHI TIME!!!!!

Such great News.

I have found a local supplier of organic wombok cabbages and have some kimchi on the go – woohoo!!!!

If you would like to order some, the 1st batch will be ready in a couple of weeks. It won’t last long.

We also have some other goodies too.

Here is what is available:
KIMCHI 750ml $20 – or 3 jars for $50
CARROT/GINGER 750ml $15
GREEN SAUERKRAUT 750ml $15
SUPERTONIC 200ml $15
GUT SHOTS 200ml $15
ELDERBERRY SYRUP 200ml $20 – or 3 bottles for $50

Also, there will finally be kombucha available too. Starting with MINT and ORIGINAL (un-flavoured), and will introduce some medicinal blends shortly (ASTRAGALUS, SCHIZANDRA + more).
6 bottles for $25

Get Some Gut Goodness Into You

Tim :)

Hello Everyone....

There are still seats left for the upcoming 'Fermenting & Your Gut Health' workshops in Tinbeerwah (Thurs 2nd May), and Verrierdale (Sat 4th May, and Sun 5th May).

If you haven't yet participated in a workshop - what are you waiting for?

Here is some feedback recently received...
“The day was informative, entertaining and motivating. Thank-you for a great day” – Janet C
“Please keep doing everything you are doing – 1000 Gold Stars” - Tony S
“I’m extremely grateful for your time & knowledge” Rachel K
“Great info - I will use it to make changes in my dietary habits” – Stephen D
“Engaging, tasty & informative” – Steve W
“Excellent day – great & informative workshop” – Ashley C
“I wasn’t sure about attending, but you have made it very easy for me to now change the way we eat at home to be healthier” - Michael F
“Thank-you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Absolutely amazing workshop” – Renee P
“It was very inspiring, informative & fun – Thank-you Tim” - Julie E
“Thank-you Tim – it was the best way to spend time with my daughter” – Dawn M
“Brilliant info and interactive format” – Shasi J

Let me know which date works best and I will send you the info on hw to register.

Tim :)

Last few hours until the 'EARLY BIRD' offer expires.......

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There are just over 3 days left to take advantage of the 'Early Bird' offer.....

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Creative Cultures Creative Cultures provides ‘Inspirational Nourishment' for the 'Body, Mind and Soul'

2024 'Fermenting & Your Health' Masterclass Dates announced, and EARLY BIRD prices now available....

This is for all workshops announced below

Early bird price $170 (normally $195 per ticket)
or $150 each if you bring a friend...
Offering a saving of $25 per person.

Upcoming Workshops

GOLD COAST
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th February

VERRIERDALE
Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th & Tuesday 27th February
Thursday 2nd, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May

MARBURG
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th March

GYMPIE
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st March

SAMFORD VALLEY
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May

TINBEERWAH
Wednesday 12th, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June

To secure your spot with the early bird price, all that is required is a $25 deposit.
This offer will expire on the 7th January, 2024.

Please share with friends and family. and contact me to book.
Tim 🙂

PS - more dates for the remainder of 2024 to be shared next year

Here is some great feedback from recent workshops!

“The day was informative, entertaining and motivating. Thank-you for a great day” – Janet C
“Please keep doing everything you are doing – 1000 Gold Stars” - Tony S
“I’m extremely grateful for your time & knowledge” Rachel K
“Great info - I will use it to make changes in my dietary habits” – Stephen D
“Engaging, tasty & informative” – Steve W
“Excellent day – great & informative workshop” – Ashley C
“I wasn’t sure about attending, but you have made it very easy for me to now change the way we eat at home to be healthier” - Michael F
“Thank-you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Absolutely amazing workshop” – Renee P
“It was very inspiring, informative & fun – Thank-you Tim” - Julie E
“Thank-you Tim – it was the best way to spend time with my daughter” – Dawn M
“Brilliant info and interactive format” – Shasi J
“A big thank-you with so much gratitude & appreciation” – Tashina M

Howdy All….

How’s your fermenting/health journey going?

So much exciting news to share with you all …. so you may want to grab yourself a cup of tea and get comfy 😉

Leading up to the end of the year I have my final batch of products ready to keep your gut healthy over the ‘festive season’.

1) The latest batch of SUPERTONIC is now ready and it is a real ‘cracker’ – nice amount of spice ($15 per 200ml bottle)
2) Mead, Mead, Mead and more Mead…. The most recent lot is super-sensational…. Not too sweet and not too sour – just right.. with a great amount of fizz (just like champagne) - ($15 per 440ml bottle)
3) Elderberry Syrup – This is one of the oldest remedies to ‘cure’ a cold (I probably can’t say that or I will get locked-up), and packed with antioxidants and all-round goodness (Elderberries, Cinnamon, Ginger, Orange Peel, Cloves – All Organic – Raw Honey and re-structured Water. If you haven’t yet tried it, get some into you and let me know what difference it makes. The kiddies really love this one too!!! ($15 per 200ml bottle)
4) Carrot/Ginger – very limited stock left ($15 per 750ml jar)
5) Gut Shots ($15 per 200ml bottle).

Kombucha is coming back …
I’ve also started to brew some larger quantities of kombucha, so please let me know if you want to try some – currently flavor will be: original, mint, pineapple, astragalus, vanilla and schizandra berry. If you are keen to get your hands on some of these, please let me know and I can send you the info regarding how to order them. If you haven’t yet tried a ‘traditional Kombucha’ then do yourself a favour, as most commercial Kombucha is sweet, fizzy lolly-water…

What’s Coming from Creative Cultures in 2024 …

Online Workshops – After lots and lots of requests, I will be looking at making this a reality for 2024, which will enable you to watch short YouTube clips for each of the recipes covered, and also allow those of you who haven’t yet attended a workshop, the opportunity to ‘jump-in’. Still early stages of planning, and I would love to hear what you think.

2024 Workshop Dates – I am currently working on workshop dates for the 1st half of 2024. The cost will be going up slightly, and it is still my promise to make it value for money, and that you leave with so much info, tips and inspiration to take your health to the next level.

I will be setting up a ‘referral’ link too, so anyone you recommend will be entitled to the ‘Bring-A-Friend’ price!
Current Confirmed dates for 2024

Sat 17 Feb – Jandarra Farm – Tallebudgera Valley
Sun 18 Feb – Jandarra Farm – Tallebudgera Valley
Thurs 24 Feb – Kula Farm – Verrierdale
Sat 25 Feb – Kula Farm – Verrierdale
Sun 12 May – Samford Valley
Sun 13 May – Samford Valley
Weds 12 June – Tinbeerwah
Sat 15 June – Tinbeerwah
Sun 16 June – Tinbeerwah

And lastly, there are some great products I want to recommend to you which are products I use and love… and best of all these guys are buddies of mine and have offered all Creative Culture friends a discount!!

SUPERFEAST – Mason and the crew from Superfeast have given us access to a promo code that will get you a 10% discount of any Medicinal Mushrooms and Powders. Use the discount code CREATIVECULTURES when placing your order.

MAGNESIUM / EPSOM SALTS – My mate, Rob has offered everyone a 10% discount if they place an order, and I guarantee that you will not be disappointed with his products. Let me know if you want the promo code if you are going to purchase any of his amazing magnesium.

We, (Nicole, Sammy & myself) are getting ready for an exciting adventure to Bali and Vietnam next week – what a great way to finish-off 2023, and get set for an AMAZING, EXCITING and FUN-FILLED 2024.

Thank-you all from the bottom of my heart for contributing to my growth, and I trust 2024 will be the BEST YEAR YET!!!!

Please keep in touch and let me know if you have any questions about anything fermenting, or health in general, and I will do my best to answer them for you.

Cheers,
Tim 🙂

Lyndell Nautu
Inspirational, educational and a fun time spent in excellent company! Highly recommend this great information and experience!!

I have wrapped-up the workshops for 2023... Such an amazing year.. over 30 workshops and nearly 400 people came along to take their heath to the next level.

Already putting plans in place for 2024, to make it an even better year...

Thanks everyone for your ongoing support, and for inspiring me to help inspire others to make better food and lifestyle choices.

Here is some more feedback received from the last few workshops:

“Thanks for an amazing day – loved the relaxed vibe and all the knowledge you shared” – Ashley R

“I loved Tim’s presentation style – making fermentation easy” – Mel M

“Excellent workshop – Great day… Thank-you Tim” – Carol S

“Seriously the best workshop I have attended” Sam J

“I feel embodied from your teachings” Summer C

“It was so good. I have wanted to do Tim’s workshop for months” – Trace T

“Wonderful & informative day. I highly recommend Tim’s workshops” – Marg C

“Delicious, nutritious, informative & entertaining. Great day” – Lyndell N

“I enjoyed it so much that I am now keen to make a whole lot of ferments” – Fabian H

“It was a fantastic day & I learned so much… You have inspired me” – Vicky H

“Fun…. Awesome inspiration for implementing healthy options” – Jen G

“Awesome day with lots of life changing info… We are going to make our investment back in no time with what we have learned today” Melanie & Brad G

“Thank-you so much. Your knowledge is invaluable” – Lauren S
“Just a big THANK-YOU” – Kath C

“Thanks so much for a great day. I loved learning with a bit of humour & fun” – Celine L

“Great info delivered simply” Esther A

“Tim has an awesome & fun teaching style” Melanie L

“I will definitely be recommending Tim’s workshops” – Natalie B

“What an awesome day…I learnt so much and am so grateful” Gabrielle W

“Amazing & super-practical” Claudia J

“The workshop provided much more than I was expecting. It included a great selection of recipes. Very well explained info too. Thank-you Tim” – Valeria S

“Great stuff. Fun, tasty & so good for us” Cliff B

“Fantastic variety of info, superb lunch and great selection of fermented goodies” – Martin B

“I highly recommend Tim’s workshops. Amazing info, incredibly well structured and a really relaxing atmosphere. Great health tips too. David H

“Fantastic workshop – I loved the day. Having not done any fermenting before, it was great to have the background explained” – Sally B

“Great venue, great vibe, fun & interesting” Annette N

“Thank-you Tim, that was awesome…. I learnt so much” Anthea T

“Thanks so much for a fun & informative day. I can’t wait to get started” Nicole M

“Great day – lots of info & yummy food. Great delivery of info” – Alison H

“A really awesome workshop that covered so many great things…. THANK-YOU” – Imagin H

“I now feel totally confident about fermenting” - Jillian L

“I could have listened to Tim for a week…. He is so knowledgeable and inspiring” - Glenys A

“The class was so inspiring – Thanks Tim” Ruth N

“Fantastic value – money very well spent” – Daniel G

“The information was super-useful and accessible. A wonderful variety of tastings & recipes. Very inspiring” – Lucy D

“Useful information presented in a relevant & user-friendly way. It was a very enjoyable day. Tim created a great, collaborative learning environment. Thanks” – Marie S

“So many recipes covered in one day. I am leaving feeling confident to do more healthy things at home.” Gabi W

“Lots of info but easy to follow” – Fiona M

“Thank-you – very informative & useful workshop” Arkin M

“Fantastic Information – easily understood. Great value for money” – Marie T

“Tim is very down-to-earth with his teaching style. Thanks” – Deborah F

Here is some feedback I recently received from some participants in the 'Fermenting & Your Health' workshops.....

“The day was informative, entertaining and motivating. Thank-you for a great day” – Janet C

“Please keep doing everything you are doing – 1000 Gold Stars” - Tony S

“I’m extremely grateful for your time & knowledge” - Rachel K

"Thanks for an amazing day - Loved the relaxed vibe and all the knowledge you shared" - Ashley R

“Great info - I will use it to make changes in my dietary habits” – Stephen D

“Engaging, tasty & informative” – Steve W

"A big thank-you with so much gratitude & appreciation" - Tashina M

“Excellent day – great & informative workshop” – Ashley C

“I wasn’t sure about attending, but you have made it very easy for me to now change the way we eat at home to be healthier” - Michael F

"Brilliant info and interactive format" - Shasi J

“Thank-you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. Absolutely amazing workshop” – Renee P

"Appreciate you generosity of so many ferments & 2nd serves of everything..... Plus all the take-home goodies to play & create with" - Mandy M

“It was very inspiring, informative & fun – Thank-you Tim” - Julie E

“Thank-you Tim – it was the best way to spend time with my daughter” – Dawn M

For more info on upcoming classes click this link - https://www.facebook.com/ReallyAwesomeWholefoods/events

Creative Cultures Creative Cultures provides ‘Inspirational Nourishment' for the 'Body, Mind and Soul'

Here we go folks....
The schedule for workshops for the rest of 2023 has been confirmed

GYMPIE – Sat 7th Oct (SOLD-OUT)

HERVEY BAY – Sat 21st Oct
HERVEY BAY – Sun 22nd Oct

WOOMBYE – Sun 29th Oct

TINBEERWAH – Sat 4th Nov (2 Seats left)

TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY – Sat 11th Nov
TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY – Sun 12th Nov

SAMFORD VALLEY – Sat 18th Nov

GYMPIE – Sun 19th Nov

More details can be found on the 'Events Page'

Some feedback from the workshop in Hervey Bay last Saturday.....

HI Tim,
I did learn quite a lot and you made it fun to learn through your passion, knowledge and personality. I haven’t prepared anything yet but have purchased bottles and equipment. As I said I am now on my way to re-discovering myself and you have no idea how much you have assisted me.

Cheers and stay safe,
Vicki V

Here is a blog from the recent FERMENTING FESTIVAL I was involved in at Harrisville....
Such an awesome day and so great to connect with other ferment-heads 🙂

Fermented Food Festival 2023 We recently hosted our inaugural Fermented Food Festival at Summer Land Camels and what an amazing day it was! To bring this fantastic concept to fruition, we teamed up with Sally Peach from The Pickling Project who has a long history with us here at the farm. The festival was her idea and she had t...

There will be another 'Fermenting & Your Health' workshop at Jandarra Farm on the Gold Coast on Sunday, 20th August. This will be the last one down there for 2023 so don't miss out.....

The workshop in TOOWOOMBA on Saturday 1st July has now SOLD-OUT.
There is still 1 seat left for the class in TOOWOOMBA on Sunday 2nd July...

Only 5 seats left for the Toowoomba workshop on Sat 1st July, and 3 for Sun 2nd....

The Gympie workshop on Saturday 15th July has now sold-out....
There are still some tickets available for the class on the following day (Sunday 16th).....

It is so exciting to be running not 1, but 2 workshops in Gympie on 15th & 16th July...
The response has been awesome, and the community up there seems ready for some 'fermenting fun'....
only a couple of sets left for the class on Saturday 15th July, and a few for Sunday 16th July....
https://www.facebook.com/ReallyAwesomeWholefoods/events

Creative Cultures Creative Cultures provides ‘Inspirational Nourishment' for the 'Body, Mind and Soul'

The 'Fermenting & Your Health' workshop in Hervey Bay on Sat 17th June has now SOLD-OUT... there are still tickets available for the workshop the following day in Maryborough......

The 'Fermenting & Your Health' workshop in Hervey Bay on Sat 17th June has now SOLD-OUT..... There are still seats left for the class the following day (Sun 18th) in Maryborough

Some great info on Beetroot Kvass by Remedy Johnson of Adelaide....

BEET KVASS is not BEETROOT JUICE!
We hand cut each of the ORGANIC BEETS & place them into a large stainless steel vat with exquisite quality water (so important) & other ingredients, (which vary depending on the variety of KVASS we are making) & leave this to FERMENT.
FERMENTATION TIME VARIES SLIGHTLY. (2-3 weeks)
We use an acid/alkaline measurement to test each batch & of course the most important test of all ~~ our palate😋.
Based on the acidity levels & our taste buds determines if it's ready to bottle!!
We decant the FERMENTED LIQUID from the solids VOILA ~ you have KVASS.
I wanted to emphasize this today as some folks think we ferment beetroot juice. This is indeed possible to do ~ you can ferment just about anything ~ however the end result would be a VERY DIFFERENT product & certainly removed from the TRADITIONAL Eastern European process which is known as KVASS.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I DRINK?
BEET KVASS is considered a TONIC DRINK!
This means; 1. you can drink it daily 2. small amounts
When starting out with such a POWERHOUSE TONIC such as our BEET KVASS, it's recommended to begin slowly.
✅SLOWLY for someone with SEVERE GUT DYSBIOSIS would be
1tsp in the morning & then building to 1tsp morning & night.
Keeping this up to TRAIN & REBUILD the digestive system.
Increase amount slowly & over time.
✅ ADULT DOSE & KIDS FROM 8 upwards. 30-50ml twice daily
BABIES can also begin to suckle KVASS or KEFIR from their Mama's fingers. I have often suggested in my classes that by dipping your finger into a beautiful fermented drink (either home-made or something lovingly made like The CultureHood's products) & allow your baby to take it from your finger.
I would suggest from about 6months onwards you can 'introduce' these BENEFICIAL MICROBES which are COMPLETELY NATURAL to our bodies into your baby to support their development. (immune sys. & digestive sys. particularly)
💚 INTUITION ~ something I feel so many people are not trusting anymore!!! 😭 You could call it GUT FEELING!!!
Allow yourself to 'know' when you need a TOP UP OF KVASS.
Taking an EXTRA SHOT when you know you need it.
🥰When you are RUN DOWN!! (sleep, stress, illness etc)
BEET KVASS is truly one of the MOST IMPORTANT POWERHOUSE SUPPLEMENTS IN MY LIFE.
And because it is a LIQUID PROBIOTIC TONIC DRINK ~ our body gets to utilize it's unlocked nutrition & microbial magic almost immediately!!!
NITROUS OXIDE: athletes are looking for this to improve performance all of the time!!
Our BEET KVASS is a fermented version of this which means ~~ it is 100% unassimilable!! CONVERSION COMPLETE during fermentation!! The body just gets to USE EVERYTHING without stress or relying on a compromised digestive system!!!

Great News Folks....

2 more workshops scheduled -
Sat 14th November - Berwick
Sat 21st November - Drysdale.

More dates coming soon - see the Events Page for more details :)

Hi All,
So.... FB have been up to their 'usual' tricks yet again and wont allow me to promote events anymore. Thanks..... This is after giving them $$$ over the last 2-3 years.
I have a workshop coming up in Drysdale on the 31st October, and would really appreciate any help with getting the word out there.
Thanks.
Tim :)