Preserve the Bounty Spring/Summer 2021 series
- Thursday, May 13, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Thursday, June 10, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 22, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Thursday, August 12, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Thursday, August 26, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Food preservation classes by Karen Roberts Mort, MS Food and Nutrition Educator, CCE Albany County. Questions? Email kem18@cornell.edu or leave a message at 518-765-3552.
We are currently offering these virtual classes free of charge. If we are able to return to in-person classes, there may be a nominal charge to allow participants to take home preserved products in sealed jars which are prepared in class. Please register by the day before the class. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Use the individual links below to register for each class.
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 6:30 - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Dehydration of fruits, vegetables and herbs—Come learn how to preserve apple slices, berries, carrots, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs like parsley and dill at home in a dehydrator. Discover the history and convenience of this easy method of food preservation.
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdu6hrjksH9fzk9iWIWTJvcuMZhO2OGGs
Thursday, June 10, 2021, 6:30 - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Freezing fruits and vegetables—In this class, we will learn how to use this simple, safe technique
to preserve the best of the local summer bounty and allow you to enjoy the tastes of summer all
winter long!
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrceCuqTkpHNc0dzWvkZy6A7mXNeOWUXDM
Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 1:00 - 2:30 pm via Zoom
Jammin’!—Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity, but it is
not necessarily easy. Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning.
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-qsrD4tH9YPmJ2MS6NbHmjfxOgEEJ83
Thursday, July 22, 2021, 6:00 - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Tomatoes 101—Canned tomatoes are a versatile pantry staple. Learn how to preserve this
high-acid summer fruit as I demonstrate safely putting up simple diced tomatoes and salsa
making using a Boiling Water Canner.
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvf-yuqD8vHdN11qTwP0oGFUrxS4mMzg-T
Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Tomatoes 101—Learn how to safely can salsa and crushed tomatoes using the
boiling water process. Must register through the Guilderland Public Library,
offered free of charge, but space is very limited. Register here:
https://guilpl.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=29705&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=8/1/2021&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=0&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=
Contact Ann Wemple Person. Questions kem18@cornell.edu or 518-765-3552.
Thursday, August 12, 2021, 6:30 - 8:00 pm via Zoom
Quick Pickles—These tart, crunchy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to making two classics - bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water canning process.
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdO-uq...
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 6:30 - 7:30 pm via Zoom
What can you do with all of those
vegetables? Introduction to home food preservation techniques such as
canning, freezing, dehydrating and fermenting. Offered at no
charge. Registration is required and should be done through the Guilderland
Public Library. Questions? Contact Karen Roberts
Mort, Resource Educator at CCE Albany. Kem18@cornell.edu.
518-765-3552.
Register here: https://guilpl.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=29...
Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:30 pm via Zoom
Drink the Garden Harvest—Learn how to make mocktails, punches, teas, and soups using fresh herbs,
fruits and vegetables. Presented via Zoom by Karen Roberts Mort of
CCE Albany. Offered free of
charge but registration is a must using this link:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItc-mqrDwtE9w6Jr1U5lH8CG45w3zu9EVR
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Last updated August 18, 2021