We are proud to announce the creation of the first ever Slow Food Preservation Advisors group, which will now be operating under the Slow Food Los Angeles umbrella. Our Certified Slow Food Preservation Advisors are trained to teach classes, provide live demonstrations and answer your food preservation questions.
Here are just a few of the topics we are trained to teach:
Water Bath Canning Techniques: Jams, Jellies, Marmalade and Preserves, Fruit Juices, etc. 
Pressure Canning Techniques: Vegetables, poultry, meat and fish, soups and more.
Fermentation: Learn the basics of fermentation and learn to make fermented vegetables. We can show you how to make everything from a simple sauerkraut to fermented vegetables and kimchi.
Pickling: Learn to pickle many types of vegetables and fruits. From quick pickles to watermelon rinds and Dilly beans. There are limitless possibilities.
Dairy Craft: Learn to make Yogurts, Labneh, Kefir, Ice Cream and cheese making with various types of milk including goat, sheep and cows milks. 
Dehydrating: Learn to make Beef and Turkey Jerky, and dry Fruits and Vegetables. Make your own kale chips and fruit Roll-ups. Learn about savory leathers, and much more.
Freezing for optimal results: Preparing Food for freezing, blanching, packaging, storing, etc.
Food Handling and Food Safety: An important subject for everyone to learn.
Kombucha: Basic kombucha, and fruit infused cultured beverages
Beer, Wine and Mead: The fascinating history of beer, wine and mead. Learn to brew beer, wine and mead at home. Our Classes available for adult audiences.
To request a volunteer for your event please write us at: preservers@slowfoodla.com. We will be happy to assist you in finding a trained Slow Food Preservation Advisor.
