Create a traditional Maine bean supper with UMaine Extension

University of Maine Cooperative Extension continues its workshop series using local foods in the home kitchen from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 16 at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth.

Participants will learn how to create the classic Maine baked bean supper, including coleslaw and brown bead, using local ingredients such as heirloom Maine bean varieties. Participants will take home a pound of beans and whole grains for the class bread recipe.

Kathy Savoie, UMaine Extension educator, and Kate McCarty, food preservation community education assistant, will lead the workshop.

Cost is $40. Registration and more information are online. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, call 781.6099, 800.287.1471 (in Maine), or email extension.rlreception@maine.edu.

Upcoming workshops in the series include “Make International Local” on Feb. 20 and “Cooking with Maine Beer” on March 19.