Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Home Sweet Homestead


There's a wonderfully written article (thanks Carol!) about yours truly in today's Asheville Citizen-Times. In addition to discussing my "Homemade Living" book series, it also references the canning classes I'll be teaching here in Asheville. Here are descriptions of the classes, along with pertinent info., including time, place, and cost. I'd love to see some of you there! 

EARTH FARE SOUTH

“Jam Session” – July 7 – 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come learn the basics of making homemade jam. Class covers information regarding the water bath canning method, necessary equipment, ingredient selection, and achieving a “set” (what makes jam “jam”). Students will receive hands-on instruction, printed materials, and a jar of homemade jam to take away. Date: July 7, 2009. Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Location: Earth Fare Community Room, 1856 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC. Cost: $20. Space is limited to 25 students. Please call 210-0100 to reserve your spot. 

“In A Pickle” – July 14 – 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come learn the basics of making homemade quick pickles. Class covers information regarding the water bath canning method, necessary equipment, ingredient selection, and picking fundamentals. Students will receive hands-on instruction, printed materials, and a jar of homemade pickles to take away. Date: July 14, 2009. Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Location: Earth Fare Community Room, 1856 Hendersonville Rd. Asheville, NC. Cost: $20. Space is limited to 25 students. Please call 210-0100 to reserve your spot. 

EARTH FARE WESTGATE

 “Jam Session” – July 11 – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Earth Fare Community Room, Westgate Shopping Center Asheville, NC. Cost: $20. Space is limited to 20 students. Please call 253-7656 to reserve your spot. 

“In A Pickle” – July 13 – 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Earth Fare Community Room, Westgate Shopping Center Asheville, NC. Cost: $20. Space is limited to 20 students. Please call 253-7656 to reserve your spot.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wish I could be there!G

nicole said...

A *great* article that really sheds a favorable light on you and the book series. Such great timing to promote your classes as well.

Anonymous said...

The article was great! I love what you're doing! I live outside of Asheville, too, maybe I'll get to check out one of your classes :)

sk said...

Wish I was going to be in Asheville for those! Have fun.

Emily said...

Nice props in the news!

Anonymous said...

The article was FAB! Gran and I met for breakfast in town and bought two papers!We are very proud of you, What great advertisement for your books. Sorry I can't listen to classes! next time! MOM ( Much success! !)Lot's of Luv'ns XXXXXOOOOO