Canning Jar Postcard Print
Join Four Sisters and AMRA’s artist-in-residence, Sydney Ockenga, at the market this week for a “Build Your Own Dream Canning Prints” workshop. Create your own unique canning prints to preserve your food creations. This event is in honor of September, the prime month for preserving the fall harvest.
Noon-3pm at the Four Sisters Farmers Market, 1414 E. Franklin Ave
The purpose and intent of the Four Sisters Farmers Market Artist is to promote and strengthen Native plant knowledge, food access and food sovereignty. The Market Artist will have a presence at the 2025 Four Sisters Farmers Market, as well as plan and create visual art pieces and art engagement activities that relate and promote the Four Sisters Farmers market, mission and vision. All events curated by the Market Artist are free and open to the public.
- Apples and Pears: Best used for canning applesauce, pie filling, or fruit butters.
- Root Vegetables: Carrots, beets, and turnips are ideal for cold storage or root cellars.
- Pumpkins and Winter Squash: Great for roasting, puréeing, and freezing flat in bags.
- Cabbage: Perfect for fermenting into sauerkraut or kimchi as temperatures cool.
- Follow Guidelines: Always use tested, safe canning recipes and guidelines to prevent botulism.
- Clean and Sanitize: Wash hands for 20 seconds and sanitize all equipment, jars, and surfaces before you start.
- Temperature Control: Keep perishable foods out of the 40–140°F danger zone where bacteria grow fast.
- Proper Chilling: Store your finished, safe preserves or refrigerated items promptly.