Preservation-The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation and Dehydration

Preservation-The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation and Dehydration Christina Ward is a Master Food Preserver and the author of two books. Preservation and the newly released, American Advertising Cookbooks.

Christina Ward is a Wisconsin native and Master Food Preserver for Milwaukee County. Through her popular food preservation classes, she has taught thousands of people to safely can, dehydrate, and ferment. She credits the punk rock/DIY scene for instilling a sense of community of sharing. Through her food preservation and teaching work, she has fostered and assisted dozens of micro-food businesses

and non-profit urban agriculture organizations. She writes about food history and preservation for numerous publications, including: Edible Magazine, Remedy Quarterly, The Runcible Spoon, The Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel, and more. Master Food Preserver Christina Ward has been canning for over 30 years. Now, thanks to Wisconsin's Pickle Law, friends and neighbors can purchase her small batch jams and jellies. Focusing on high-quality, locally harvested fruits, Kick Out the Jams brings you flavor combinations to delight and challenge your taste buds.

I invite you to join me in the kitchen for this FREE, live jam-making demonstration hosted by the Milwaukee Public Libra...
09/09/2020

I invite you to join me in the kitchen for this FREE, live jam-making demonstration hosted by the Milwaukee Public Library.

The Milwaukee Public Library: inspiration starts here - we help people read, learn, and connect.

Tune in to Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller show today at 11am. Talking about preserving the harvest.
08/14/2019

Tune in to Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller show today at 11am. Talking about preserving the harvest.

Our gardens and farmers markets are in full swing at this time of the year. We talk with our guest, a master food preserver, about how to save our bounty of fruits and vegetables for later use.

Here's the transcript of my interview with Milk Street Radio's Christopher Kimball!
08/03/2019

Here's the transcript of my interview with Milk Street Radio's Christopher Kimball!

How did recipes like banana ham rolls get popular? Mid-century American advertising cookbooks. Take a peek inside!

Serious Eats reassurrects my article on the science of jam making.
07/25/2019

Serious Eats reassurrects my article on the science of jam making.

One of the most important but least frequently discussed methods of preserving is lowering a food's water activity. The key is to understand the science of how and why that works. Here, we use strawberry jam as an example to explore the underlying principles.

Check this out! Talking about "salads" and blancmange on the Milwaukee Kitchen.
06/27/2019

Check this out! Talking about "salads" and blancmange on the Milwaukee Kitchen.

For the start of SEASON TWO, ChefD explores ancient food traditions with his signature style and plenty of help from neighbors and friends. There is always m...

FYI! An upcoming class.
06/12/2019

FYI! An upcoming class.

We had so much fun at our event last month at the Milwaukee Public Library with Christina Ward. Don't miss an upcoming event with Christina at the Milwaukee Public Library (Capital Branch).

On Saturday, August 24th, there will be a Homemade Jam Preservation Workshop. This is a hands-on workshop with Christina to learn different methods of preservation and learn how to make your own homemade fruit jam.

Space is limited, grab your spot here: https://bit.ly/31CBpqa

Sold out! But email to add your name to the waiting list. Thursday, May 16th- Learn to make jam.
05/14/2019

Sold out! But email to add your name to the waiting list. Thursday, May 16th- Learn to make jam.

The Ideas Network Explorers Club: Spring 2019 Wisconsin Public Radio and The Ideas Network 90.7 FM presents a new series of do-it-yourself workshops and off-the-beaten-path adventures! Join us this spring for our inaugural season and learn all about the art and science of food preservation.

Have a listen!
03/07/2019

Have a listen!

Historian Christina Ward examines how (and what) corporations taught Americans to eat in the 20th century - as science, capitalism and mass media converged around the home, businesses sold consumers a vision of health and success, all packaged and preserved for the benefit of brands, not the he...

If you've been asking about classes- check this out! New stuff this spring.
02/13/2019

If you've been asking about classes- check this out!
New stuff this spring.

Curious About Everything? Join The Club! Feed your curiosity with The Ideas Network Explorers Club! This spring, WPR presents a new series of do-it-yourself workshops and off-the-beaten-path adventures. For its inaugural season, The Ideas Network Explorers Club will delve into the world of food pres...

Thanks to Literary Ashland for asking me a few questions about the new book, American Advertising Cookbooks-How Corporat...
01/23/2019

Thanks to Literary Ashland for asking me a few questions about the new book, American Advertising Cookbooks-How Corporations Taught Us to Love Spam, Bananas, and Jell-O! http://literaryashland.org/

Thanks to Literary Ashland for featuring Christina Ward talking about her new book, American Advertising Cookbooks-How Corporations Taught Us to Love Spam, Bananas, and Jell-O. http://literaryashland.org/

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