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PUBLIC CLASSES

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steam canning
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Photos from our public classes. Click to see larger versions.

Thank you to everyone who has come to one of my classes this past season!

I’ve wrapped up my Public Classes for the 2026 season and can’t wait to see you all in the spring of 2027. In the meantime, feel free to reach out if you’re interested in a Custom Class for you and your friends. We can find a time during the busy holiday season to make some delicious treats together.

Learn to create delicious preserves, ferments and foods in my home kitchen, specifically designed for small class instruction. Classes are based on a theme or the seasonal foods available in our area. You’ll meet new people, learn new skills, and enjoy samples and snacks during every class.

Classes typicallyinclude a short, informative presentation and then on to the hands-on fun! Everyone is welcomed, from teens through adults. Classes are typically $60 per person. If you have a child that would like to attend, please contact me to discuss whether the class would be appropriate for them.

Scrolling below are brief descriptions of Public Classes
I offer throughout the season.
Canning
Salsas, Low Sugar Jams & Jellies, and Pickling

At the start of each canning class, Cinda will share an overview of the canning process and useful tips for making and safely canning all sorts of yummy products using both water-bath and steam canning methods. Then we will move to the kitchen for the hands-on portion where you will be guided through the full canning process using tested and approved recipes. Along the way, we will introduce fun kitchen equipment that can be used to create delicious home-canned products. Each person will take home some of what they helped make.
Fun with Fermentation
This class starts with an informative presentation where Cinda will take you on a trip through the history of lacto-fermentation. You'll learn all about how it works and why it's been so popular for ages. Then, we'll head to the kitchen where you'll get to make your own fermenting jars. You'll fill one with cabbage (sauerkraut) and the other with carrots (escabeche). You will take them home and let them ferment on your counter so you can enjoy the delicious results!
Sourdough Breadbaking
Get ready for an exciting breadbaking adventure! In this hands-on class, you'll explore the fascinating world of yeast and sourdough (naturally leavened) breads. Learn about bulk fermentation, try your hand at shaping the dough, and discover some fun baking tips and tricks along the way. And, you'll take with you both a container of sourdough starter to use for your future bread-making adventures and the dough you made in class to bake at home.
Non-dairy Cheese
Trying to eat a more plant-based diet, or perhaps you are lactose intolerant? Come and learn how to make your own non-dairy cheese! This class will cover several methods for creating non-dairy cheese that can be customized to your taste. During the hands-on part of the class, each participant will make and flavor their own cheese. Then, together we will make a batch of cashew-based cheese, which we will divide among everyone in the class. You will also go home with some of the unique ingredients needed to start making “cheese” in your own kitchen.
Homemade Pasta
In this class, you'll learn how to make pasta dough from scratch, including kneading, shaping or rolling it out. You'll get to use both hand-crank pasta machines and the awesome KitchenAid pasta attachment. Oh, and we'll share some tips on how to store pasta. You'll leave with some fresh pasta.
Intro to Pressure Canning
In this class, Cinda will share her extensive experience with safe pressure canning so that you can dispel your fear of an exploding pot. During an informative presentation, Cinda will give you specifics for safely pressure canning low-acid foods including chicken, beans and chicken stock. During the hands-on portion of the class, you will be guided through the process of pressure canning two different products. Each person attending will take home and enjoy a some of what they helped make.
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