Preserving the Market
The art of preserving food is ancient, and although it's not exactly necessary in these days of refrigeration and deep-freezes, it seems that the urge to get back to those old-time, down-home flavors and techniques just keeps getting stronger.
This 5 part series will teach you all the basics you need to know for successful canning at home. We will have a ton of fun turning a huge variety of fresh market produce into preserves to be enjoyed during the cold rainy season.
Each class includes an overview of food preservation, food safety and selection, canning basics, and helpful resources for trusted recipes, canning supplies, and creative ideas for labeling and gift-giving.
For cost, class descriptions, and registration information, download the Registration Form. Advance registration required.
2011 Season Schedule and Class Topics:
May 12: Canning 101 & Season Sampler
June 9: Luscious Oregon Berries & Fruit
July 21: Pickles & Relishes
August 11: Tomatoes (pressure canning)
September 8: Fall Fruits
About the Instructor
Instructor Cara Haskey is a veteran PFM instructor and volunteer, who has tested, developed and demonstrated recipes for Taste the Place, answered shoppers’ questions about seasonal produce at the Recipe Station and assisted with special events.
Cara first learned the art of home food preservation by her mother’s side while growing up in coastal Washington. She fondly remembers stirring batches of hot jam made from the wild huckleberries and blackberries she helped pick, and anxiously watching as her mother loaded jars of local tuna into the pressure canner. Today she enjoys stocking up on seasonal market produce at its peak to supplement her home garden bounty and create salsas, sauces and other treats that reduce her need for mass-processed food.
Cara has earned her certification as a Master Preserver and Food Safety Advisor from Washington State University Extension. She teaches classes in the Portland and Seattle areas. For more information, recipes and tips visit Cara’s site www.modernpreserves.com.
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