Food preservation class will help stock pantry

BRUSH PRAIRIE — Help in stocking the pantry will be available in a series of six classes offered by WSU Clark County Extension.

The sessions are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education, 11104 N.E. 149th St.

“Stocking Your Pantry: Food Preservation 101” offers information on equipment needed to preserve food, where to get the equipment, and basic instructions on preserving foods.

Participants will get how-to materials, a resource list for obtaining equipment and supplies, a website list and a sample taste of products.

Participants can sign up for any of the classes ($20 each) or all six ($100). To register, call 360-397-6060. For information, go to http://clark.wsu.edu.

Topics and dates:

o Thursday — Canning fruits.

o July 22 — Jams and jellies (sugar and sugar-free.)

o July 29 — Safe food dehydration and freezing.

o Aug. 5 — Pickling and fermentation.

o Aug. 12 — Tomatoes and salsas.

o Aug. 19 — Pressure canning for meat, fish, poultry and vegetables.