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What is summer without a plethora of juicy fruits and succulent vegetables showcased in shimmering glass jars?  But the art of canning has developed a broken link!  Our society -- so busy with high-speed internet, Lear jets, fast-food restaurants, and speed dating – has all but forgotten the gentle joys of small-batch canning for our families. 

Do you need a review of all your grandmother taught you?  Or is canning something you never got around to learning, even though it sounds intriguing?  Then sign up for a canning class in our Summer Kitchen!  In this class, you will:

• Learn water bath techniques for high acid fruits
• Learn pressure canning techniques for low acid vegetables
• Hand-pour your own jam, seal it, and process it
  
• Develop a network of friends who are having fun with canning
• Take home a tradition you can share with friends and family!

For over 10 years I taught at local culinary schools (Dorothy Lane, CooksWares) and the Lebanon YMCA.  But our new Summer Kitchen enables me to offer you a more comprehensive course using all the right equipment.  I am licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture as a Commercial Canner, with a certification from the Food Institute in Thermal Process Control.  The techniques you will learn will enable you to can safely and confidently.

The Jam & Jelly Lady also offers a Canning Store the sells bulk 1/2-pint jars, stainless steel kettles, complete canning kits, canning books, and small canning utensils.  You can leave this classroom and be ready to can tomorrow!

Class size is limited to 12 to allow hands-on training.  Boot Camp is offered either in a one-day session (6 hours on a Saturday or a Sunday), or a 2-night session (three hours each evening).  The Canning Boot Camp sessions are $80 per person, which includes all materials.  Please bring an apron or clothes that are O.K. to stain a bit.

To schedule a private class for an entire family, garden club, cooking club, or friends, please contact us for a mutually agreed-upon date.  Private classes for 12 people entitle each attendee to a $5 discount!

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