Pickle Classes Taking Place

 

KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Join master food preserver, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County nutrition educator, and professional cook Janie Greenwald as she hosts the Kitchen Class Series’ last class for the summer — Quick Pickles — from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 at Kingston Plaza.

The class fee is $35. Register by the Monday before the class to allow organizers to purchase supplies.

Participants will learn the boiling water bath method of preservation and the science behind safe, quick pickles and will take home a jar of what is made and canned in class.

To register, go to the website ulster.cce.cornell.edu and click on “Events.” Print the registration form for this event, and mail it with a check payable to CCEUC to Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County, Attn. Janie Greenwald, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, N.Y. 12401. For more information, call Janie at (845) 340-3990, ext. 326.

Wednesday

Provisions Market Hall — Fifth Street Public Market, 296 E. Fifth Ave., 6 p.m. “Spanish Wines,” dig a little deeper into the unique offerings of Spain; will discuss how to read regions on wine labels, how to pair and taste our way to discovering new favorites. $20. 541-743-0660, provisionsmarkethall.com/events.

Saturday

Community of Christ Church — 1485 Gilham St., 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. OSU Extension Service Master Food Preservers will be offering a pickle-making class that will include tips and tricks for making both quick and fermented pickles, an overview of everything you need for successful pickle making, including equipment, ingredients, recipes and techniques; principles of fermentation; make a jar of quick dill pickles as well as some sauerkraut to ferment at home. $30. Register at rgne.ws/11kF8aH or at the Extension Service office, 990 Jefferson St.

Tuesday

Natural Grocers — 201 Coburg Road, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. “Raw Vegan Soups, Chilled and Warm” with Alexandra Bwye. Free. 541-345-3300.

Events

Friday

Springfield Museum — 590 Main St. 5 p.m. “History & Hops, A Fundraiser for the Springfield Museum” will feature local beer and local history, food truck and live music. $10 in advance (rgne.ws/2uj7Us9), $12 at the door, $5 for younger than 12, ticket includes drink ticket and souvenir pint glass. springfield-museum.com