Turn tomatoes into flavor while boosting kitchen skills in a hands-on salsa workshop. Learn science-backed methods for refrigerated, canned and fermented salsas. Leave with confidence and delicious salsas. This class blends research-based techniques with practical experience. Topics include food safety, acidity control, jar preparation, blanching, boiling water canning and fermentation. Led by Certified Food Preservation Consultants from the University of Minnesota Extension and Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteers, this workshop is both informative and fun. Join us for a flavorful experience that’s perfect for gardeners, food lovers and anyone eager to preserve the taste of summer!

Embark on a flavorful adventure as you explore the art of fermentation! Learn research-based techniques and get hands-on experience making sauerkraut and fermented vegetables to take home. Explore food safety and acidity to the proper equipment, food and jar preparation and fermenting techniques. Guided by the Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Certified Food Preservation Consultants from UMN Extension, this workshop promises to be both enlightening and fun.

Dive into the delightful world of pickling with this workshop! Gain research-based knowledge and hands-on experience in preserving pickles two tantalizing ways: refrigerated sweet pickles and canned dill pickles. You'll not only learn the science behind food safety and acidity but also master the proper equipment, food and jar preparation and the boiling water canning technique. Guided by the Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Certified Food Preservation Consultants from UMN Extension, this workshop promises to be both educational and fun.

Embark on a delicious journey in apple preservation! Gain research-based knowledge and hands-on experience in preserving apples in delightful ways: canned applesauce and fermented apple cider vinegar. You'll not only learn the science behind food safety and acidity but also master the proper equipment, food and jar preparation, boiling water canning and fermenting techniques. Guided by the Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Certified Food Preservation Consultants from UMN Extension, this workshop promises to be both informative and enjoyable.

Gain research-based knowledge and hands-on experience in creating two festive jams. Create Raspberry Freezer Jam and boiling-water canned Holiday Jam to take home to enjoy or gift to others. The class covers everything from food safety and acidity to the proper equipment, food and jar preparation, freezing and boiling water canning techniques. Guided by the Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Certified Food Preservation Consultants from UMN Extension, this workshop promises to be both educational and fun.