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Hands-on Cooking: All About Rhubarb
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn everything you need to know about rhubarb in this cooking class. Cover the how-tos of water-bath canning, an easy method of home food preservation. Safety concerns and equipment needs will be addressed. You will make and take home a jar of rhubarb chutney, which is delicious when paired with cheese.
$68.75
Value-added: Canning Dehydrating and Jam
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL
Take some of your favorite summer crops and learn to preserve them for the winter months. This hands-on class will cover crop seasonality, food safety, and popular food-preservation techniques. Put your knowledge to work by preserving local fruit and vegetables to take home
$75
Hands-on Cooking: Braising Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Breaking down a chicken and braising the parts saves money and imparts tons of flavor. You will cut up a whole chicken, take home the breasts, use the backbone and wings for stock, and braise the thighs and legs in an assortment of recipes: coq au vin, chicken vesuvio, Chinese red cooked chicken, and chicken chile verde.
$80
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Fermenting Krauts, Pickles, and Kimchi
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL
Fermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermentation. You will quickly put your new knowledge to action by preparing different fermentations to taste and take home with you.
$75
Demo Cooking: Water-bath Canning
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Water-bath canning is a safe and easy method of home food preservation. In this cooking class, you will learn the process for making and preserving fruit jams and vegetable pickles, including food safety, dos and don’ts, and the basic equipment needed to get started. You will leave with the confidence to begin preserving the harvest at home.
$87
Hands-on Cooking: Feel-good Food
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
When you are feeling low-energy, sometimes a delicious meal is just the ticket to heal and nourish your body. Press reset in this hands-on cooking class with go-to, tasty recipes: pep-tea, mung dahl, superfood salad, and “better than medicine” chicken soup.
$87
Summer Preserving - Tomato Canning
Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
It's harvest time, and nothing beats a home-grown tomato fresh off the vine! But when you have more fresh tomatoes than you can eat, it helps to know how to preserve them so you can enjoy them in the winter months. In this hands-on class, we'll cover the basics of boiling-water-bath canning, including information on food safety and recommendations on how to store your newly canned goods. You'll make and can your own jar of tomato sauce during...
$88
Summer Preserving – DIY Giardiniera Pickles
Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Giardinera, that ubiquitous Chicago condiment, is a perfect pickle to take advantage of the best peak-summer produce. Come learn how easy it is to make your own, whether you like it spicy or mild, topping an Italian beef or as part of a picnic pickle platter. Join us for this hands-on class designed for the novice canner as well as the seasoned pickler looking for inspiration. We’ll discuss the difference between “quick” pickles and canned...
$88
Hands-on Cooking: Food Preservation
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Get an early start on your holiday menu planning. In this hands-on class, local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will teach you how to make ahead and preserve a zesty orange-ginger cranberry sauce that is perfect for your holiday feast or edible gifting using local, seasonal, Wisconsin cranberries. The class will also cover the how-tos of water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation, including safety and...
$68
Hands-on Cooking: Preserving the Harvest
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn to eat more seasonally and locally throughout the year by canning, fermenting, dehydrating, and freezing. You will practice step-by-step methods for water-bath canning and fermentation. Safety concerns and equipment needs will be discussed.
$68.75
Pickling 101
Whether you’re a novice canner or a seasoned pickler in need of a refresher, join Master Canner Liat Shanan for this hands-on class. We will go over the basics of pickling science and boiling-water-bath canning, including information on food safety, and recommendations on how to store your newly canned goods. At the end of class, everyone get to take home a jar of pickled asparagus that they’ve made
Homemade Fruit Preserves
What better way to preserve summer fruits than by making jam? This hands-on class is designed for the novice canner as well as the seasoned one in need of a refresher. We will discuss the difference between jams, jellies, chutneys and marmalade and cover the basics of boiling-water-bath canning, including information on food safety and recommendations on how to store your newly canned goods. We’ll have materials available and will show you beautiful...
Canning 101: Tomatoes
In this hands-on class, expert canner Liat Shanan will cover the basics of boiling-water-bath canning, including information on food safety and recommendations on how to store your newly canned goods. You’ll get a chance to make and can your own jar of tomato sauce during class, and leave with the confidence you need to do it with success at home! We’ll have some tasty samples of tomato sauce, and you’re welcome to BYOB to enjoy during class...
Fermenting Pickles
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the lost skills that have kept humans healthy for thousands of years. We will guide you step-by-step to create fermented pickles. Gain valuable tips that can help the new fermenter avoid common pitfalls. Create a jar of your own pickles to take home. A supply list will be sent.
$39
Native American Energy Bars
Native Americans created the original high-energy bars, pemmican, thousands of years ago. Today hikers and climbers eat modern versions of ancient pemmican called granola bars and gorp. Late summer and early fall are the times to collect and dry fruits and berries to mix with chopped nuts to form the base of this prehistoric travel food. Learn which plants you can grow for the best wild fruits and berries and how to create your own pemmican. Pat...
Yogurt Making Workshop
Learn to make yogurt, yogurt cheese balls and frozen yogurt. You’ll get to take a yogurt starter home with you.
Fermentation 101
Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Each class in the Fermentation Course will feature a popular fermented food that is easy to make at home. We'll cover the basic science behind fermentation, important techniques and necessary tools for success, and demonstrate exactly how to make it, with tasty samples provided. This course is the perfect introduction for those looking to delve into the wonderful world of fermented foods.
$30
Strawberry Preserves & Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves
Enjoy the taste of fresh juicy strawberries, savoring only the fruit without all the sugar and additives. We will teach you to make your own strawberry preserves in a more natural way. We use a vegetarian alternative that does not require large amounts of sugar to gel. And for those who love rhubarb, we will make a batch of strawberry rhubarb too. A great way to capture fruit at its peak flavor and savor all year long. Good on...
Fermentation 101: Pickles & Sauerkraut
Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Learn to make your own fermented vegetables. In this demo class, you’ll learn the basics of why we ferment food, and the health benefits and detoxifying properties associated with fermentation. We will discuss popular pairings for fermented vegetables while you enjoy a tasting of kitcherie, a staple comfort food from India made from lentils, rice, and spices. You’ll learn how to make homemade sauerkraut and pickles, and leave with the confidence...
$30
Summer Salsa to Can
Summertime and warmer weather encourages lighter fare, cook outs and entertaining. Are you tired of the same old red salsa and chips that has become a standard appetizer? We will brighten up your taste buds and BBQs with a cheery pineapple salsa. Great on chips, tacos or roasted fish. You will learn the basics of hot water bath canning and proper preparation of fruits and veggies for preserving this summer favorite. We will be chopping and slicing,...
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