With anticipation of New England’s short growing season drawing to a close, those who have been bitten by the localvore-bug are in a panic: what will they eat over the winter?! Well, have no fear – the Fresh Girl is coming to town to teach us how to pack the summer’s bounty into those neat glass jars you used to see in your grandma’s pantry.
Ana Micka visits the Jamaica Plain Forum with her new book and accompanying DVD, “The Fresh Girl’s Guide to Easy Canning” to share her tips for top-of-the-line food preservation. Ana will discuss canning supplies, finding the best produce, how to use hot water and pressure canners, and where to get the best canning recipes. She will place a special emphasis on food safety and preparation.
A perfect workshop for localvores, Urban Sustainability enthusiasts, back-to-the-landers, DIY foodies, and home economists alike! Already know about canning? Come to share your knowledge with your neighbors!
About Ana
Ana Micka is the author and publisher of the Fresh Girl’s Guide to Easy Canning DVD and guidebook. Ana taught herself to can in order to use locally grown food and avoid genetically modified foods, corn syrup and other food additives. She discovered it was a great way to save money, have healthy meals on hand and it was fun. When her friends began asking her for canning help and advice, Ana realized that canning was becoming a forgotten kitchen art. She created the Fresh Girl’s Guide to Easy Canning to make it easy for new canners to learn the basics and feel confident in the kitchen.
Ana’s book and DVD will be available for purchase at the event, or buy it online
In lieu of a donation at the door, please bring canned food to donate to the First Church’s food pantry!
Many thanks to our cosponsors!
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