Posts Tagged ‘food preservation’
Join the Canning Revolution
Former Washington Post food blogger Kim O’Donnel would like everyone to get a little pickled this weekend. Or canned. Whichever.
O’Donnel is the founder of Canning Across America, which, according to its Web site, “is a nationwide, ad hoc collective of cooks, gardeners and food lovers committed to the revival of the lost art of ‘putting up’ food. Our goal is to promote safe food preservation and the joys of community building through food.”
CAA’s first big push is this weekend, when cities across America will host classes, demos, and canning parties to introduce this old form of food preservation to a new generation. It’s a smart move, not only because it can save cash-strapped families real money during this recession but because it cuts down on the massive amount of food waste in our county (which may be a sin after all).
At present there are no events for the D.C. area, but there are a couple this weekend in Philly. But maybe some of you out there will decide to host informal canning parties this weekend?
The full CAA press release is after the jump.
