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Of Course U Can: Canning 101
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What:
Peaches Outdoors
This is an outdoor canning lesson, under a tent at the
historic McConnell Farm in Independence Township.
The property has been a working farm since 1787. Our host, Amy McConnell Schaarsmith, Post-Gazette staff member and former food editor, is a ninth-generation owner.
The farm, famous for its PEACHES with chefs and mortals alike,
is an easy jaunt from the city
Presiding with Amy Schaarsmith:
Bill Fuller, Exec. Chef Big Burrito Group and stellar canner
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pro canners/food writers
Marlene Parrish and Nancy Hanst
Demos:
Canned Peach Halves (also frozen halves)--Amy Schaarsmith
Peach Conserve with Maraschinos--Marlene Parrish
Four Seasons Peach Chutney--Nancy Hanst
Peach Jam--Bill Fuller
...and maybe Chef Fuller's incomparable Pear Jelly as a bonus.
Plan to buy McConnell Farm peaches.
Plan to take home know-how to make summer last all year.
When:
Saturday,August 22, 1 to 3 pm
Where:
McConnell Farm, Independence Township
DIRECTIONS: From Pittsburgh - Take Route 60 north to Exit 9, the second exit past Pittsburgh International Airport. Turn right onto Route 151, take first right onto Gringo-Clinton Road, go one mile and turn right at our sign onto New Bethlehem Church Road. Go straight uphill past the church on the left. The farm is a half-mile farther on the right.
PLUS:
To all who complete the course
**PEACH DESSERT WILL BE SERVED**
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