Building Your Home Pantry: An Introduction to Food Preservation

January 30, 2027 • 1:00 PM

Interested in preserving food but unsure where to begin? Whether you want to save your garden harvest, make better use of seasonal foods, or build a pantry your family can rely on, understanding your options is a useful first step.

Join Christina Myerscough for a beginner-friendly introduction to the main methods of home food preservation. We’ll discuss how each method works, the equipment involved, and what to consider when choosing an approach that fits your food, space, budget, and household.

We’ll cover the basics of:

• Water-bath canning

• Pressure canning

• Dehydrating

• Freeze drying

• Dry-food storage and vacuum sealing

Watch a water-bath canning demonstration using fruit juice and a demonstration of pressure-canner operation while making jars of emergency drinking water.

. You’ll also sample foods preserved using several of the methods discussed and explore how their flavors, textures, and uses compare.

Throughout the class, we’ll discuss essential safety principles—including why different foods require different methods and why vacuum sealing alone does not make perishable foods shelf-stable. Christina will point you toward trusted, research-based resources so you know where to find tested recipes and detailed instructions when you’re ready to begin.

This is an introductory overview with demonstrations and tastings, rather than an in-depth, recipe-focused class. No previous preservation experience is needed—just bring your questions and curiosity!

When: Saturday, January 30, 2027, at 1:00 PM
Where: North Georgia Homestead Supply
11197 Highway 53, Marble Hill, GA 30148
Instructor: Christina Myerscough
Cost: $49 per person
Class size: Limited to 10 attendees

Reserve your seat and take the first step toward a well-stocked home pantry.

Class Registration Policy:

Class registrations are nonrefundable. In some circumstances, store credit toward a future class may be offered at our discretion. A separate ticket is required for each person attending the class. Due to space and planning needs, only registered participants may be in the classroom, including children, spouses, and other guests. Thank you for helping us provide a comfortable and well-prepared experience for everyone.