PITTSBURGH– Ever have more vegetables or fruit than you can eat? Are you interested in the learning how to preserve food safely? Penn State Extension-Allegheny County is now offering a series of food preservation classes, using up-to-date research-based information. Each class will be composed of formal instruction, an actual preserving demonstration, samples, and recipes. The instructor will be Penn State - Master Food Preserver, Susan Marquesen.
Thursday, April 19
Sweet Things – Jams, Jellies and Preserves
Buffalo Inn, South Park
Thursday, May 10
Drying and Freezing
The Lodge at North Park
Thursday, May 24
Pressure Canning
Wilkins School Community Center, Regent Square
Thursday, August 9
Pickles, Relishes and Salsas
Wilkins School Community Center, Regent Square
Thursday, September 20
Fall Fruits – Tomatoes, Pears and Apples
Buffalo Inn, South Park
All classes will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is $20 per class, or $85 for all 5 sessions.
Make checks payable to Penn State Extension, include your contact information and the session(s) you are registering for, then mail to:
Penn State Extension-Allegheny County
400 North Lexington Street, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
For more information, please contact the extension office at 412-473-2540.
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