$40.00

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 

6:30 - 8:30 pm

The hiss and steam of a pressure cooker discourages many cooks from this useful kitchen tool. Once mastered, pressure cooking opens up the world of tender meats, quickly cooked beans, and low-acid canning. 

Join Rachel Tayse of Harmonious Homestead to demystify pressure cooking and canning. Participants will become familiar with the types of cookers, practice cooking and canning dry beans, and taste a pressure cooked stew.

The DIY Basics series in 2017 includes Cultured Dairy, Waterbath Canning, Pressure Cooking and Canning, and Cultured Vegetables. Choose one or all to expand your home cooking and preserving knowledge.

You want to support local farmers so you've signed up for a CSA or committed to shop farmers' markets. But what do you do with what you see? 

Rachel Tayse, urban farmer and seasonal eating expert at Harmonious Homestead, will help you learn to love what's local and fresh.

We'll start class with a CSA share and decode what's in the box. Rachel will identify each item, sharing how to store, prepare, and serve it. Then, we'll cook three courses together of basic recipes you can use throughout the summer.

Farm Fresh Cooking is also offered at the beginning of the spring and autumn as a series to inspire and expand your ability to cook seasonally. 

40.00

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Many home cooks enjoy making jams, jellies, and sauces. With just a little bit of equipment and know-how, many such recipes can be waterbath canned to fill your pantry or give as gifts. 

Join Rachel Tayse of Harmonious Homestead to learn how to can safely and simply. She'll share tips and resources garnered from fifteen years of experience useful for cooks new to canning or those wanting to advance their skills. During the class, participants will practice canning and taste samples of recipes to take home.

The DIY Basics series in 2017 includes Cultured Dairy, Waterbath Canning, Pressure Cooking and Canning, and Cultured Vegetables. Choose one or all to expand your home cooking and preserving knowledge.

Growing Microgreens At Home

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 6:30–8PM

Microgreens are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy greens. In this class, urban farmer Rachel Tayse will demonstrate how to grow micro kale, peas, radishes and more at home. Make and take a tray of planted seeds that will be ready to grow in your home!

Location: American Electric Power Foundation Education Pavilion at Franklin Park Conservatory
$30, $25 for members

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | $40 | The Commissary

Have you wondered how to make yogurt at home? Or kefir without additives? Learn to make these cultured milk products and soft cheese like ricotta and cheve in this hands on class with Rachel Tayse of Harmonious Homestead. 

We'll discuss the science behind preserving goat and cow's milk through culturing and cheese making and taste samples we make in class. You'll leave with recipes and the confidence to continue exploring at home! 

The DIY Basics series in 2017 includes Cultured Dairy, Waterbath Canning, Pressure Cooking and Canning, and Cultured Vegetables. Choose one or all to expand your home cooking and preserving knowledge.