Joe Barberich will instruct students on how to make a “HOD”; a handled garden carrier. Materials provided: BRING YOUR WORK GLOVES 10 am to 1 pm (up to 15 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.
Events
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Nov 21 – Sourdough Making - $10
Sue Starkweather Miller will demonstrate different sourdough techniques and have a Foccacia ready for review. Students will make their own “Starter” 10 am to 1 pm (up to 12 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.
June 24- The Economics of Home Food Preservation and Four-Corner Pantry Skills
Weds, June 24th, 6-8pm, FREE! Learn how food preservation saves money by reducing waste, buying in bulk, and extending the season for local produce. Participants will learn how to save money by preserving food at home as well as how to build a basic prepared pantry and improve their ability to feed...
August 5- Tomato Preservation
Wed, August 5, 6-9pm, $15. This garden staple can be processed and preserved in so many ways. In this class participants will use Boiling Water Bath Canners to preserve whole tomatoes packed in water and use Atmospheric Steam Canners to preserve tomato juice. Class held in Trolley Kitchen of Orleans...
September 16- Pressure Canning
Weds, September 16, 6-9pm, $15. This hands-on class will take students step-by-step through the process of canning low-acid foods like meat and vegetables using a pressure canner. Broaden your food preservation skills and gain confidence in the kitchen! Class held in Trolley Kitchen of Orleans CCE 4...
October 7- Spread the Love – Homemade Mustard and Pesto Recipes
Weds, Oct 7, 6-9pm, $15. Master Food Preserver volunteers will lead participants in preparing quick and creative pesto sauces* and give direction on how to freeze those sauces for future use. Participants will also make their own specialty mustard to preserve in a Boiling Water Bath Canner. Class...
June 13- Youth Jam Making Class
Saturday, June 13, 1-4pm, $5 per child. Learn how to make and preserve homemade jam – the perfect project to enter into the Orleans County 4-H Fair! Children must be enrolled in 4-H (anyone not currently enrolled can enroll for an additional $5 at the time of the class) and must be accompanied by an...
August 25- Youth Canning 101
Tuesday, August 25, 1-4pm, $5 per child. Learn the basics of different food preservation techniques. Participants will make a quick pickle recipe to take home! To register call 585-798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu All classes taught by Master Food Preserver volunteers. Classes held in...
August 22- Hypertufa Class
Learn how to make your own hypertufa container. Orleans County CCE Master Gardeners will lead participants through the steps in making a unique container for plants using supplies commonly found at garden centers or home improvement stores. Each Class: $15 Per Person Spots are limited, Pre...
May 30- Fairy Garden Class:
Come build a whimsical container garden with Orleans CCE Master Gardeners! Participants will create their own fairy garden with small accessories and plants. Each Class: $15 Per Person Spots are limited, Pre-registration required. Register by emailing or calling Katie Oakes at klo54 [at] cornell.edu or...