canning basics class

Last Thursday, Melissa McAfee gave a very informative class on canning basics. Melissa taught about canning equipment, preparation of jars and food, the different methods of canning and when you use each one, as well as some tricks she has learned over the years. She also shared some items that she had recently canned, black beans, green beans and jam. Everything tasted very fresh and delicious! The best resource, Melissa suggested, if you would like to begin canning is:

Melissa and her husband are avid, self taught canners and have learned a lot of things the hard way. Both of them are a fabulous resource if you have questions about canning. Melissa also shared where she gets all of her vegetables that she cans. Canning is a great way to start or add to your food storage.

In regards to food storage, there is an article in the March 2012 Ensign on food storage by Emily Jamison, "Everyday Home Storage." Additionally, the Stake has an upcoming activities that is worth noting.

On September 15th, there will be a Stake Preparedness Fair at the Stake Center, from 1pm till 5pm.

On Friday, Sept 14th at 7pm, the evening before the Fair, our Stake is bringing in a special guest speaker, Wendy DeWitt, a noted expert on home storage for an Stake Adult Fireside. There are many videos on/about/by Sis DeWitt on YouTube and she maintains a food storage blog at:

http://everythingunderthesunblog.blogspot.com/