COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFERS SUMMER WORKSHOPS IN HOME FOOD PRESERVATION
A selection of hands-on workshops on home food preservation methods will be offered throughout the summer months by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. Topics will coincide with the growing season, so participants can learn to preserve various kinds of produce while it is available at local farm stands and markets.
"Fresh from the Garden: Homemade Jam" will be offered on Tuesday, June 30 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Participants will use freshly-picked local fruit to make strawberry jam using a reduced-sugar recipe, and also a strawberry freezer jam. Participants each will take home a jar of jam made at the workshop.
"Canning Tomatoes and Fruits" will be offered twice: on Friday, July 10 at 12:30-3:00 pm, and again on Thursday, July 16 at 6:30-9:00pm. This class covers how to safely can tomatoes and fruits using a boiling water bath canner. Participants will receive updated information on canning methods.
"Canning Vegetables and Meats" also will be offered twice, on Friday, July 24 at 12:30-3:00 pm, and again on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30-9:00 pm. Participants will learn the procedures for safely canning low-acid vegetables and meats in a pressure canner. They will receive updated information on canning techniques, and will learn about the different types of pressure canners and why they must be used instead of a water bath canner for these foods.
"Freezing and Drying Foods" will be offered on Tuesday, August 11 at 10:30am-12:30 pm. This class will cover how to freeze fruits and vegetables to get the best results. Participants also will learn tips on blanching, packaging, and how to avoid the biggest freezing errors, as well as methods for dehydrating fruits, vegetables and jerky at home.
"Making and Canning Fresh Salsa" will be offered on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30-9:00 pm. It covers how to make salsa using fresh local ingredients, and how to preserve it by using a boiling water bath canner.
These small-group workshops are $15 each, and are held in the Cooperative Extension Education Center at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca. Space is limited, and advance registration and pre-payment are required. For more information, please call Carole Fisher at 272-2292 or email [email protected].
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