Introduction to Preserving Workshop

Name: Introduction to Preserving Workshop
Start: 2024-07-20T14:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-07-20T16:00:00+08:00
Location: Southern Forests Community Landcare office, 2 Edwards St, Manjimup

Schedule

Sat Jul 20 2024 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Southern Forests Community Landcare office, 2 Edwards St, Manjimup | Manjimup, WA

Do you want to learn self-sufficiency and resilience? Do you want to build skills for preparing and storing food for the long term, contributing to food security and preparedness?
Hosted by Susanne Peet of Eight Acres Permaculture, join this workshop to embrace the bounty of the season and reduce food waste! This hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of preserving, a time-honoured tradition that allows you to enjoy fresh, local flavours year-round. Explore different preserving methods like canning, drying, freezing, and pickling, learn about their safety principles, and discover delicious ways to preserve fruits, vegetables, and other seasonal delights. Gain the knowledge and confidence to fill your pantry with homemade jams, pickles, dried herbs, and more, building self-sufficiency and savouring the taste of homegrown goodness.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
-Preserving Philosophy and Benefits: Understand the history and importance of preserving in sustainable living and food security.
-Basic Principles and Safety: Explore the science behind different preserving methods and discuss safe handling and storage practices.
-Canning: Discover the basics of water bath and pressure canning, including selecting the right equipment, preparing ingredients, and following safe procedures.
-Drying: Learn various methods for drying fruits, herbs, and vegetables, including dehydrating, oven-drying, and air-drying.
-Freezing: Understand proper freezing techniques for different foods, including blanching, portioning, and storage tips.
-Pickling: Explore the fundamentals of pickling, including choosing the right brine solution, understanding fermentation, and achieving delicious flavour profiles.
-Preserving Ideas and Inspiration: Discover a variety of preserving projects suitable for different skill levels and seasonal produce.
-Resources and Next Steps: Learn about additional resources, books, and online communities to deepen your preserving knowledge.
Throughout the workshop, Susanne encourages participants to share their experiences, challenges, and tips. Learning from your community builds confidence and social networks.
Cost is $20pp. If you want to come but can't afford it right now, let us know. We have some free spots available for our workshops to make sure everyone can participate.
Please book via the website link, or by calling/texting Wendy on 0434811474 or email [email protected].
This project is supported by FRRR, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Surviving the Dry is the collective name for a series of five projects all designed to reduce the potential for community harm during times of drought by first building social resilience.