Irma Rombauer, the author of Joy of Cooking, wrote in her chapter on Canning: "It is a thrill to possess shelves well stocked with home-canned food. In fact, you will find their inspection - often surreptitious - and the pleasure of serving the fruits of your labor comparable only to a clear conscience or a very becoming hat."
Unfortunately, the Canning and Preserves chapters of current editions of Joy of Cooking have been removed in favor of more modern culinary techniques and interests. I think that's a shame. Gone are the neat line drawings of pressure cookers and Mason jars. One can't ogle a diagram of how to skin a squirrel or find a recipe of how to cook an armadillo (I am not making that up). These are definitely lost arts.
The art of jam making doesn't have to be lost on you, however. Here at Love Apple Farm you can learn this fun and satisfying craft. We will make at least four kinds of jam during the workshop, utilizing several different methods.
Advance registration required.
The class is held at Love Apple Farm, located at 2317 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, California. Click here for farm directions and a map.
June 19, 2010 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
August 14, 2010 (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BOTH CLASSES ARE NOW FULL. If you'd like to be added to a wait list, or request that we notify you in case we add another class, please email us at loveapplefarm@gmail.com and let us know.
Tuition: $65
Materials Fee: $30


