Immune-Boosting Foods That Heal: Join Us for a Winter Wellness Cooking Class

If you’ve ever struggled with your health or watched your child suffer while trying everything to help… this story is for you.

As many of you know, our fermenting workshops at the Purple House have been a roaring success.

Over 40 people gathered over two Sundays to learn the ancient art of fermentation, taste nourishing foods, and reconnect with the healing power of real food.

The biggest question we kept hearing was: “What else can you teach us?”

So we listened — and created something new.

🌿 Immune-Boosting Foods Workshop

📅 Sunday 11th May | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 The Purple House – 47 Wilmot Road, Forth
💰 $119 per person
🎁 Includes: Take-home Master Tonic + Recipe Book

There is no better present for a mum than a happy, healthy child — and second to that is a happy, vibrant mum.

This workshop is your chance to discover how to nourish your body from the inside out and truly understand what it means to feel well.

Let me tell you the story of the person behind this workshop.

🌿 From Skin Struggles to Soul Purpose

Caleb, our third child of six, was born with chronic eczema and psoriasis.

At this time I was completely dedicated to giving my children the best possible start in life — we lived close to Nature, grew our own food, baked our bread, ate homemade sauerkraut and yogurt, and stayed away from anything processed.

Still, Caleb’s skin wouldn’t heal.

At age 7, testing revealed he was allergic to nearly everything — especially fruit.

At school lunches, he had to eat sardines and rice cakes, while other kids had sandwiches and fruit.

His skin began to improve, but his self-esteem was taking a hit.

Eventually, I threw my hands in the air and let him eat what made him happy.

Later, when I trained in energy medicine, I was able to help Caleb dissolve his allergies.

After that Caleb traveled to Chicago to study the Biomedx and became a Biomedx practitioner like Pete specialising in cell health. 

He also studied massage, bodywork and energy medicine and became a valued member of the Purple House team for many years, helping clients with allergies, trauma, and gut health.

But that was just the beginning.

🍽️ A Passion That Became a Movement

Caleb is the founding father of Love Your Guts Co. — Tasmania’s very own fermented food company that is now found in supermarkets all over Australia.

What began as Caleb’s personal journey became a brand that helps thousands heal through fermented foods.

🌏 Gut Health, Soil Health & Global Wisdom

Caleb’s love for gut health led to a deep reverence for the Earth.

He studied permaculture in Greece, helped regenerate barren farmland, and saw firsthand the connection between healthy soils and healthy humans.

He traveled through Spain, Indonesia, Europe, and Canada — working as a sushi chef, builder, and camp cook for up to 60 tree planters.

He learned the language of food in every country he traveled through.

🛖 The Birth of Fika

Back home, Caleb and his partner Rosie created one of Tasmania’s most iconic tiny houses — Fika.

Built by hand, Fika is complete with a fully fledged pantry and kitchen making it a favourite for guests seeking rest, peace, and nourishment.

Fika is a sanctuary — a reflection of the same values Caleb brings to his food and healing work.

🎶 Creativity in Every Corner

And if that weren’t enough?

Caleb is also a musician who can play almost any instrument he picks up.

Whether it’s a guitar, piano, or something more obscure, he brings joy and harmony into everything he touches.

🥣 Now He’s Back at the Purple House – And You’re Invited

🎉 Immune-Boosting Foods Workshop
📅 Sunday 11th May | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 The Purple House – 47 Wilmot Road, Forth
💰 $119 per person
🎁 Includes: Take-home Master Tonic + Recipe Book

This workshop is your Winter Wellness Toolkit — a hands-on, joy-filled morning teaching you to use real food as real medicine.

What You’ll Learn:

🦴 Bone Broths & Immune Elixirs
Three types of healing broth infused with immune-boosting herbs like nettle, turmeric, lemongrass and burdock.

🔥 Master Tonic (Fire Cider)
One of nature’s most potent immune remedies — garlic, chilli, turmeric, horseradish and herbs in raw apple cider vinegar. You’ll make your own jar to take home!

🍯 Ferments
Like colostrum milk.

🍬 Gut-Healing Treats
Collagen marshmallows, herbal gummies, and bone marrow lollipops — perfect for rebuilding tissue, joints, skin, nails and bones.

🧈 Bone Marrow Butter
Smooth, nourishing, and satisfying — delicious on toast, veggies or by the spoonful.

Is it for you?

This class is not suitable for vegans, as it uses animal-based healing foods.

But it’s absolutely perfect for:

✔️ Families
✔️ Babies, teens, and elders
✔️ Anyone ready to boost their immunity, improve gut health, and fall in love with their kitchen again

🎟️ Book Your Spot Now

Spaces are limited and we expect to fill up quickly.

👉 email us at [email protected] or call us to reserve your spot 03 64283007

Come with a friend. Come hungry. Leave nourished — in body, mind, and soul, with your immune system boosted!

With love, warmth, and fire tonic,
Grada & the Purple House Team