Join us to learn about the basics of making sauerkraut and kimchi. You’ll learn about what you need to make these funky fermented foods, what to do if you find mold, and how to preserve them. Register to receive the link
Excited to seal the deal on water bath or atmospheric steam canning this year but need some guidance? Join us for a 1 hour exploration of high acid canning basics covering both methods! We will discuss the differences and benefits of each method and tour several canner equipment types as well as a live…
A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
Entering your preserved food in the El Dorado County Fair adds excitement to the process. You may not be able to predict your competition, but knowing what judges are looking for increases your chances of bringing home a blue ribbon.
Make dinner for two with this in-person, hands-on class. You and a partner will make ingredients for dinner for 2. You'll pressure can chicken, make a Thai dipping sauce in a steam canner, and get recipes for dry spice blends you can make at home.
Ever noticed those beautiful orange persimmons? Wondering how to tell them apart and when they are ripe and ready for your holiday baking? Have a huge bag that you can't use up fresh?
Second Friday of every month. Click HERE to sign up. Pressure canners with only a dial gauge need to be tested annually to ensure the dial gauge is accurate. If your dial gauge is not accurate, it is not correctly reading pressure which may result in under or over processing and unsafe food.
Second Friday of every month. Pressure canners with only a dial gauge need to be tested annually to ensure the dial gauge is accurate. If your dial gauge is not accurate, it is not correctly reading pressure which may result in under or over processing and unsafe food.
This is an in-person demo class where you can learn how to dehydrate snacks and meals for your camping and backpacking adventures. We will demo a complete meal and taste some samples of food you can make to take on the trail. You will go home with lots of recipes to try.
