Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

For those of us who like to hike, camp, canoe or spend time in the wilderness, eating well is essential for our stamina. But it is also important to carry as little weight and take as little space as possible! In this class, you will see meals the instructor has dehydrated and how to dehydrate your own meals to save you money and get better tasting healthier meals on the trail. Rehydrating is just as important too, so come learn some of the tricks to having tacos, stews, chicken and veggies in the back country.

With the growing season in full swing, it is time to learn the basics of home preservation. Homemade jams, spicy salsas, fresh beans, fermented cabbage can all be enjoyed during the cold winter months. Home canning of fresh food provides a number of benefits, including: lower grocery bills, sustainable lifestyles, and better nutrition through control of the ingredients that go into your food. Once you know the basics, home canning and preservation is really quite easy. This class will introduce you to the tools/equipment, food safety, and produce/ingredient selection needed to successfully preserve this season and for many years to come.