Fall can be a great time to learn something new. Take advantage of these fall classes before the holidays and maybe have some new goodies to share with family and friends. We will be doing classes out in the community, Black Mountain, Big Ivy and Avery’s Creek, so double check the location when signing up for the classes. See the information below for Dates, Time, Locations and costs.
Small Batch Sauerkraut!
Saturday, Oct 17th 10am to 12pm
Location: Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
117 Montreat Rd Black Mountain, NC
Fermentation is one of the oldest forms of food preservation. Come learn more about how it works to preserve our food while starting a jar of Sauerkraut made from fresh cabbage. The class size is limited to 12 people so you must register ahead of time by calling North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center at (828) 255-5522. The class cost is $10.
Canning Cranberry Sauce!
Thursday, Nov 12th 6pm to 8pm
Location: Big Ivy Community Center
540 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville, NC
Nothing tasted more like Thanksgiving than homemade cranberry sauce. Come learn how to make cranberry sauce and then can it to have for later. This is a great way to learn the ins and outs of Boiling Water Bath Canning so that you can also can other things you like to eat throughout the year. The class size is limited to 12 people so you must register a head of time by calling North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center at (828) 255-5522. The class cost is $10.
Introduction to Sourdough!
Friday, Nov 20th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Avery’s Creek Community Center
899 Glenn Bridge Road SE Arden, NC
Join us in learning how to create your own sourdough starter, basic production steps, and the health benefits of sourdough bread. Participants will go home with their own sourdough starter. The class size is limited to 12 people so you must register a head of time by calling North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center at (828) 255-5522. The class cost is $10.
Canning Applesauce!
Thursday, Dec 3rd 6pm to 8pm
Location: Big Ivy Community Center
540 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville, NC
Apples are a great item to use when learning to can. Making a simple applesauce can give you the sweet taste of apples throughout the year. Join us and learn the ins and outs of Boiling Water Bath Canning so that you can also can other things you like to eat. The class size is limited to 12 people so you must register a head of time by calling North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center at (828) 255-5522. The class cost is $10.
