I travel often, and you never know where to find me, talking about sugar-free jam-making, fermenting, cheesemaking, or just living a simpler life. People have asked me about my schedule and where I will be, so I created this blog post to give you my schedule. I will pin this to the top of the blog and keep it updated.
I love to meet the people who read my blog, have my books, and use the Green Living Australia product to improve their health while saving money. Look where I will be, drop by, and say hello if you can.
September 2024
Hands-on Cheese-Making class – Underwood
This hands-on workshop covers cheese-making basics, techniques, history, types, and more. You’ll make the cheese yourself, and at the end, you’ll walk away with some Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Feta—all made by you!
Whether you’re a beginner or want to know more, this is a fun and exciting way to start your home cheese-making journey.
- Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Green Living Australia, Unit 14, 25 Parramatta Rd., Underwood QLD
- Cost: $185.00
- Bookings: https://valeriepearson.com.au/products/cheese-workshops-logan-qld-28-september-2024
October 2024
Vegan Cheese and Yoghurt Making
Learn how to make vegan cheese and yoghurt. You will also learn about tofu making in this demonstration session. Tastings of vegan yoghurt, soft cheese and feta will be available.
- Date: Saturday, 12 October 2024
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Venue: Marsden Library, 35 Chambers Flat Rd, Marsden QLD
- Cost: Free
- https://loganlibraries.org/whats-on/event/vegan-cheese-and-yoghurt-making/ or call (07) 3827 8400
Gut health and fermented foods
Learn about the digestive system and your microbiome. Why is good gut health so important for your wellbeing? Find out with presenter Valerie Pearson. Valerie will demonstrate simple ferments you can make at home. These include dairy and non-dairy yoghurt, fermented vegetables, kefir and kombucha.
- Date: Thursday, 17 October 2024
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Venue: Logan North Library, Corner Sports Drive and, Springwood Rd, Underwood
- Cost: Free
- Bookings: https://loganlibraries.org/whats-on/event/gut-health-and-fermented-foods/ or call (07) 3541 6100
Ipswich Sustainable Living Festival
I will be at the Ipswich Sustainable Living Festival giving a talk on Mindful Meal Planning, ore details to follow.
- Date: Saturday, 19 October 2024
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Venue: Tulmur Place, 1 Nicholas Street
- Cost: Free
- Bookings: Not required. For more information, check out their webpage here: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/initiatives/sustainable-ipswich/sustainable-ipswich-workshops-and-events
November 2024
This hands-on workshop covers cheese-making basics, techniques, history, types, and more. You’ll make the cheese yourself, and at the end, you’ll walk away with some Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Feta—all made by you!
Whether you’re a beginner or want to know more, this is a fun and exciting way to start your home cheese-making journey.
- Date: Saturday, 2 November 2024
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: 161 Pozieres School Rd. Pozieers QLD
- Cost: $150.00
- Bookings: https://valeriepearson.com.au/products/cheese-workshops-stanthorpe-area-15-june-2024
December 2024
I will be away in December, volunteering at a refugee centre in Vienna, Austria.