Portland Food Preservation Classes
Fermentation
An ancient food preservation technique that enhances both the flavor and nutrition of food, fermentation was commonplace before the rise of canning. Fermentation is kind of fresh food alchemy increasing the nutritional value of the food it preserves. It turns earthy cabbage into crunchy, tangy goodness and ordinary milk into healthy yoghurt.
Canning
Just like grandma or grandpa would preserve from the garden, home canning is an art that's experiencing a Renaissance of late. Stocking your larder with the fruits fo the garden, farmers market and urban foraging increases both nutrition and flair to homespun meals. A cupboard landscape of home canned tomatoes, peppers and more is enought to perk up an winter doldrums.
Cheese
Turning organic milk into cheese is an artisan craft more accesible then you may think. You haven't lived until you've tasted mozzelrela or chevre fresh from the home kitchen.
The Course
Through a mixture of hands on activities and presentation students develop a basic foundation of food preservation. Our goal is to have you leave well on our way to more advanced work.
