The Grange's Produce Exchange adds food preservation lessons this summer

When home gardeners and Master Food Preservers mix it up, there is kimchi for all!

On Tuesday, July 11, the Sebastopol Grange Produce Exchange will launch the first in a series of food preservation demos with the Sonoma County Master Food Preservers. 

All interested folks will learn to extend garden abundance by fermenting and canning in fun-filled evenings at the Grange. 

In the first class, participants will observe the steps involved in making kimchi as well as come away with a supply list and the recipe. There will also be time for questions and answers.

The series is free to attendees and will occur on the second Tuesdays of July, August, September, and October. 

Each event will follow the 5 pm Produce Exchange. Preservation classes will be held in the Sebastopol Grange kitchen beginning at 6 pm and will run for approximately one hour. 

Attendees are invited to bring their picnic dinner for community-building meal time after the demo.

•      July 11 - How to make Kimchi

•      August 8 - How to make canned Dilly Green Beans

•      September 12 - How to make canned Tomato Salsa

•      October 10 - How to make and flavor Kombucha with Fruit

“During this fifth year of the Home Gardener Produce Exchange and Donation, we are excited to add to our repertoire by learning new food preservation skills,” said Dena Allen, who is one of the Produce Exchange hosts, along with Carol Henderson. “Produce swapping, donations to the food pantry and preserving food all cut down on food waste and enhance the economy of abundance.”

For more info, go to sebastopolgrange.org or email produce@rahus.org. To sign up to attend any or all of the demos go here.