Preserve The Bounty - A Comprehensive Guide To Food Preservation

Are you a home gardener or an avid farmers market shopper? Have you always wanted to learn how to extend the shelf life of fresh, seasonal produce? Join us for this three-hour interactive workshop and learn the five primary food preservation techniques that every gardener should understand. Discover the basics of lactose-fermentation, cellaring, freezing, canning (water bath, steam and pressure) and dehydration. Learn the benefits and challenges of each technique, the equipment needed and best practices for food safety. In this workshop, make your own jar of fermented pickles to take home and get to taste a variety of locally grown, preserved snacks.

Price: $68, $63 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Jenny Cavanaugh

Jenny is the owner of Colorado Kitchen Gardens, a local garden consultant and food preservation teacher. Jenny has more than a decade of experience growing food in an urban setting and a passion for preserving the harvest so she can enjoy food from the garden all year round. Jenny is a Certified Colorado Gardener and is Colorado Cottage Food Safety certified.