Save summer in a jar - learn to can!
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:42
Canning is hot stuff. If you're ready to light a fire under your own canning aspirations, several Kitsap-area teachers are offering classes in everything from Canning 101 to more advanced specialties like pickles and gift items.alt There's even a free online course in food preservation from the University of Georgia. So read on, and start canning!

Canning classes with Master Preserver Carrie West
Learn to can and preserve safely with instructor Carrie West, who has over 30 years of canning/preserving experience and is a trained Master Canner Preserver through Seattle Tilth.

Carrie will teach a class on "Jammin" at Grace Episcopal Church on Wednesday September 29 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. To register call the church at 206-842-9997, extension 17.

Carrie will also teach following Bainbridge Parks Department classes at the Strawberry Hill Kitchen, find information in BI Parks' online catalog (go to Page 23), and login to register online at www.biparks.org:
Tomatoes and Salsas Demonstration: Saturday Sept. 11, 10am to 11:30 am
Pickles, Pickles, Pickles: Sunday, Sept. 26, 1 pm to 2:30 pm

Want to learn to can at home? Carrie is offering custom in-home canning parties for groups up to 4 people. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.

Farm Kitchen Canning Classes

Brook Hurst, the canning evangelist of Learn to Preserve, will share her expertise in a series of classes at the beautiful Farm Kitchen near Poulsbo. For more information or to register, visit the :
Jam 101: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6pm to 9pm
How to Pickle: Wednesday September 22, 6 pm to 9 pm
Butters & Chutneys: Sunday, October 24, 1 pm to 4 pm

Kitsap County Extension is offering canning classes this year as well - check out the WSU Kitsap Extension Home Page for more information on this great county resource http://kitsap.wsu.edu/ag/Preserve%20the%20Harvest.pdf The classes will be held in Silverdale, keep reading for more details:
 
UNDER PRESSURE –
Tuesday September 21st  and Saturday, September 25th  
Conquer your fear!  Learn how to safely pressure can low acid foods such as vegetables, seafood,
and meats. We will be canning low-acid vegetables.   The Saturday class will run from 10:00 am to
2:00 p.m.  The Tuesday class will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
 
SALSA SATURDAY –
Saturday, October 2nd 
This is a special one day class to help you add a little spice to your cupboards to get you through the
chilly winter months.  This single class will run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
 
APPLE OF MY EYE – 
Saturday, October 16th  and Tuesday, October 19th 
The fruit that makes Washington famous is the fruit in most abundance this month!  Dehydrated
apples make a perfect snack to add to lunches.  Applesauce is a pantry staple to be enjoyed straight
from the jar or in baking.  Come see how easy it is to make fruit sauces and learn the basics of food
dehydration.  The Saturday class will run from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  The Tuesday class will run from
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

University of Georgia's
Free online food preservation course

preserving food at home

Announcing a free, self-paced, online course for those wanting to learn more about home canning and preservation.

  • Introduction to Food Preservation
  • General Canning
  • Canning Acid Foods
  • Canning Low-Acid Foods

This course is offered in the University of Georgia eLC system. UGA requires registration for you to receive a login.







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