Cooking

Come learn the process of making your own sauerkraut through the wonders of fermentation. This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by UMaine Extension staff will teach you the basic steps for fermenting.  Participants who attend all three “food preservation” workshops will get to sample and take home sauerkraut by the end of the series.

Did you grow a big garden this year and are looking for ways to preserve your bounty? This workshop will teach you the steps to safe canning with a water bath canner. Participants will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation packet, and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to insure safety and how to check for properly sealed jars. Please bring a potholder with you to the workshop.

Join UMaine Extension staff to learn how to turn the bounty of your fall garden or farm share into delicious relishes that you can enjoy all year long (and give out at the holidays).  Relish is a versatile way to preserve a range of vegetables and even fruits.  All of the equipment and supplies will be provided and participants will get to take home a jar of what we make in class as well as a "Preserving the Harvest" food preservation packet.