Canning and freezing seminar

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Do I can itor freeze it?
Cooperative Extension will host a food preservation workshop for anyone interested in learning more about food preservation on Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Agriculture Center at 2727 Old Concord Road in Salisbury. Participants will learn the many food items that can be canned and/or frozen and those that must either be canned or frozen. Learning what you can freeze and can’t freeze is one of the hardest lessons for the beginning freezer, so if you aren’t sure which foods to can or freeze this workshop is for you. During this workshop the list of what to can and what to freeze will be revealed along with the how and why. There is no charge but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Pre-register by 5 p.m. Monday, July 16 by calling 704-216- 8970. Toi Degree, family and consumer education agent will be the instructor.