Learn to make herb-infused syrups, honeys

Got herbs? Then, this class is for you.

On Saturday morning, May 6, Soil Born Farms will host a special workshop, “Making Herbal Simple Syrups and Infused Honeys from the Garden.”

Kellan MacKay, owner of Khela Herbs, will show how to use your homegrown herbs to flavor food and drink year round. The in-person workshop will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Soil Born’s American River Ranch in Rancho Cordova.

“If you have perennial herbs in your garden, chances are they are coming into their first bloom in May or June; thyme, oregano, lemon balm, lemon verbena, lavender, and rose geranium are just a few possibilities,” say the organizers. “But what do you do with it all when you cut it back?

“One option is to make a simple syrup flavored with them or to infuse honey and stockpile it for winter wellness and gift-giving. Understanding the basic techniques around making shelf-stable syrups and infused honey creates a myriad of possibilities for instant tea, kicked-up mocktails, and more.”

Spaces are still available for this workshop ($30). Advance registration is required: https://soilborn.org/events/herbal-syrups-honey-050623/.

Soil Born’s American River Ranch is located at 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. Before or after class, check out this working farm and its demonstration gardens.

More details and directions: https://soilborn.org/.