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Spring 2013 Cooking for Crowds schedule announced

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Announces March & April 2013 Cooking for Crowds workshops.

March 26 (register by March 19)

April 10 (register by April 3)

April 25 (register by April 18)

Volunteers learn up-to-date methods for safely preparing, handling and serving food for large groups such as churches, club affiliation fundraisers, PTA, food pantries, Granges, and others.  This workshop meets the Good Shepherd Food-Bank Food Safety training requirements. The cost is $15.00 (scholarship available).  All workshops offered at 1pm-5pm.

You may request a specific Cooking for Crowds workshop for your group.

Register online:  http://umaine.edu/food-health/food-safety/cooking-for-crowds/ or call 781-6099 for more information.

Summer Canning Workshops

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Canning workshops will be taught by University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s  Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers Volunteers.

 

Location:  UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater  Dr.  Suite 104,  Falmouth, ME 04105

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Cost:  $10 (scholarships are available)

To register: call 207-781-6099  or  800-287-1471
June 26, 2012   -  Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Strawberry Jam

July 10, 2012    -   Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Strawberry Jam

July 31, 2012    -  Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Dilly Beans

For more information email lois.elwell@maine.edu

Photo by Edwin Remsberg, USDA

Canning and food preservation class at Regional Learning Center