PROGRAM UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for participants to take an 8-hour class. First-time participants can take the 4-hour class and repeat every three years to qualify for the discount.
As the growing season reaches its peak, it's the perfect time to dive into the essentials of home food preservation. Homemade jams, zesty salsas, crisp beans and tangy fermented cabbage can bring the vibrant flavors of summer to your table all winter long. Preserving food at home offers a wealth of benefits, including lower grocery bills, a more sustainable lifestyle and the ability to control the quality and nutrition of the food you eat. Once you master the basics, preserving fresh produce becomes surprisingly simple. This class will guide you through the essential tools and equipment, food safety practices and tips for selecting the best produce and ingredients to preserve. We’ll also explore dehydration and freezing techniques, ensuring you're equipped to savor the harvest all year round. All experience levels are welcome and all supplies are included in the class fee. Each participant will take home a jar of jelly or jam.
Heather Novak is passionate about being balanced and living joyfully in all parts of her life. She is a wife and a teacher, a mother of three and a community health educator. She loves to eat pie, swim long distances, hang with her family, battle weeds in her garden or disappear into a good book. If she is not doing one of those things, you will find her in her kitchen making something delicious!
Heather Novak
