Overview;
Here
at the dawn of the 21st century
we find ourselves confronted with problems that threaten our very
existence as a species. Reasonable and effective solutions
require
that we change our lifestyles in some very substantial ways. One
of the most significant is how we grow and distribute food.
Canning is a process that is used to preserve many different kinds of
food. We do it by putting food in Mason Jars and processing
them in a Steam Kettle under 5-20lb. of pressure. This
simultaneously cooks and disinfects the food.
The air we breathe and all foods in
their natural state contain microorganisms, such as molds, yeasts and
bacteria as well as enzymes. Food spoils when enzyme, mold, yeast and
bacterial growth is not controlled. Proper, safe home canning
procedures control the growth of spoilage microorganisms allowing us to
keep food beyond its normal storage period.
Home canning is not complicated. It is a simple procedure that
applies heat to food in a closed glass jar to interrupt the natural
decaying that would otherwise take place.
In an effort to spread the knowledge and encourage the use of canning on the grass roots level, we are offering workshops.
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For further information or to arrange for an event, please email or call Greg Pettengill at (321)269-7587.
