Canning for Beginners

Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
4:00pm - 8:30pm

New to canning? Join our "Canning for Beginners" workshop and learn the essentials of safe, delicious food preservation. From prepping produce to sealing jars, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Take home your own canned creations and the confidence to start canning at home. Perfect for beginners!

Discover the Art of Canning

Join us for an engaging and educational “Canning for Beginners” workshop, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of preserving fruits and vegetables through canning.

Whether you’ve got a backyard garden bursting with produce or you’ve picked up some fresh finds at the local market, this workshop is designed to help you turn that bounty into shelf-stable, delicious canned goods.

During the workshop, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the canning process, from preparing your fruits and vegetables to sealing them in jars.

You’ll learn how to safely use a water bath canner and understand the importance of proper sterilization and processing to prevent spoilage and ensure your preserved foods are safe to eat.

Session is followed by a 30-min infrared sauna and networking with participants over delicious healthy homemade meal.

What You’ll Learn

  • Canning Basics: Understand the fundamental principles of canning, including the difference between water bath and pressure canning, and when to use each method.

  • How to Prepare Produce: Learn how to properly prepare fruits and vegetables for canning, including washing, peeling, chopping, and blanching.

  • Jar Sterilization and Sealing: Discover the critical steps for sterilizing jars, filling them correctly, and ensuring a proper seal to prevent contamination.

  • Storing and Using Canned Goods: Gain tips on how to store your canned goods and creative ideas for using them in meals and gifts.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only have the knowledge and confidence to start canning at home but also a few jars of your own delicious creations to take with you. This workshop is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of canning in a friendly, supportive environment.

What to expect:

  • Welcome & introduction

  • Step-by-step canning workshop: water bath method.

  • All hands on deck! Every participants is involved from washing, cooking, cutting and canning!

  • 30 min infrared sauna (optional)

  • Connection & community: connect with other participants over healthy appetizers, homemade pie & herbal tea

  • Closing remarks: Gratitude

What’s included:

  • Local organic ingredients & supplies

  • ‘How-to’ cheat sheet & recipe

  • 1 jar of pickled goodies

  • 30-min infrared sauna (optional)

  • Appetizers, homemade pie & herbal tea

**limited to 6 participants

**book as a group of friends and receive 10% off

$75 + hst

STRESS & ANXIETY MANAGEMENT SESSION FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Saturday, October 19th, 2024
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Are you a High School Sr. OR University Student who is struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression? Have the realities of becoming an adult been a challenging adjustment? You are not alone!

Starting post secondary education, entering the workforce and adjusting to the responsibilities of being an adult can be overwhelming at times. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t taught tools to manage stressors & triggers that surround us on a day-to-day basis.

When in a constant state of stress, our health, well-being and nervous system pay the price. Learn how to manage stress naturally & effectively as you enter adulthood, one breath at a time.

Join me for a transformational session to learn techniques you will use for a lifetime on how to manage stress & anxiety through the power of the breath.

What to expect:

  • Welcome: energy cleans - sage & Palo Santo

  • Introduction: what is breathwork & how does it work

  • 3 different breath techniques & when to use them

  • Guided breathwork meditation

  • 30 min infrared sauna

  • Cold water plunge (optional)

  • Connection & community: connect with peers over healthy appetizers, fresh press juice, water & herbal tea.

Leave feeling relaxed, calm, and equipped to support your nervous system. Lead a life of internal peace, balance and tranquility.

**limited to 5 participants ages 16-22

$69 + hst

“Love yourself and the universe will reflect that love back to you.”