Food Preservation

Here in the northern part of Great Britain, where the growing season is short and crops mature to give periods of feast and famine, food preservation is a vital part of the growing cycle.

Preserving food in time of plenty prevents food going to waste when it cannot all be eaten and ensures that the abundance produced at peak crop lasts through the times when crops can’t grow.

The Garden Cottage Food Preservation Course looks at the need for and value of food preservation and also looks into the practical aspects;

Health and Hygiene

General Safety
Hand Washing
Food Separation
Safe Use of Heat
Safe use of Sharp Objects
Tools and Equipment

Methodologies

Drying Herbs
Drying Fruit
Drying Vegetables
Freezing
Jellies, Jams and Curds
Cordials
Pickling
Fermentation
Chutney
Pressing
Bottling
Storage

We run courses throughout the year.
In summer we focus on preservation of soft fruits, making delicious ice-cream in the process.
At other times of the year we spend more time on top fruit and veggies.