Know Your Food: Jams, Jellies, and Compotes September 10, 2011

Fresh jams and jellies are an easy way to enjoy local fruit throughout the seasons. With a few simple methods you can create a large variety of different types of preserved fruits from simple jam to clear jelly to elaborate compote. This is a delicious way to 'eat local' throughout the winter - if you can make them last that long! Take home samples and recipes to share with your family and friends. - - Open to anyone age 16 or older. - - Drumlin Farm is committed to the concept of eating locally, eating well, and supporting sustainable lifestyles. By learning more about our food - how it is grown, where it comes from, and how to prepare it - we increase our understanding of sustainability, stewardship, and the relationship between us, our food choices and the environment. These Know Your Food programs will encourage discussion and offer opportunities to share and have a good time while becoming more informed about food, farming, and the environment. Registration is required. Call 781-259-2200 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1683-DFP11SU1 for more information.