Dare To Cook Canning Basics w/ Chef Tom Small - DVD

?Canning Basics is perfect for those who are starting to preserve foods for the first time and for those experienced canners who want to learn a new canning trick or two. Renowned Seattle Chef Tom Small takes the fear out of canning by providing step-by-step instruction from the basics to more advanced techniques that come from years of experience and the science of safe canning. Learn skills utilizing several techniques: Water bath canning, pressure canning & freezing to safely and deliciously preserve almost a dozen different pantry staples, including fresh fruits & vegetables, jams & jellies, curds & applesauce. Also learn about equipment, cleaning, sealing, storage and more. Tom received his inspiration for cooking from his mom. He has a diverse culinary background including education, development and journalism in addition to his management in restaurant kitchens. He teaches a number of cooking classes and writes frequent culinary articles. He has a passion for local and seasonal products as well as a firm foundation in technique and classical cuisine. Message from Chef Small: I enjoy cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients to try and use as much local produce and meat as possible. I believe that food can be simple, and still taste amazing. I love to talk and learn about food, whether it�s with friends, customers, strangers in the grocery store, my family (even my young children) . . . it�s just part of my life. I hope that I am able to share some of this passion with you through these DVD's so that you may be inspired to cook and create for yourself, your family and friends. Learn Canning Basics while making: APPLESAUCE, STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM, STRAWBERRY JAM & JELLY, LEMON CURD, CITRUS MARMALADE, JALAPENO JELLY, CANNING FRUIT (pears & rhubarb), CANNING VEGETABLES (carrots & green beans)