Good Nutrition And The Lost Art Of Canning

In this era of fast food and microwaving, preserving nature’s bounty through canning is considered a lost art. But it is a time-honored way of ensuring good, nutritious food is on your table. Blue-ribbon winning canner and gardener Mary Ann Novaco of Newtown, and Ashlar of Newtown Registered Dietitian Muriel Schmitt, will present “Good Nutrition and the Lost Art of Canning” at the October 19 Lunch and Learn program sponsored by Ashlar of Newtown.

A retired New York City fashion designer, Ms Novaco has always been a gardener. Canning the fruits of her labors was a natural extension of this hobby. Over the years, she has won numerous blue ribbons in a range of categories, including best of overall show, best blueberry jam, best blackberry sauce and best blackberry brandy. She will demonstrate how to can by preparing a festive recipe, Calico Corn Relish.

To help overcome the fear of canning, Ms Schmitt will provide tips on proper techniques, as well as advice on how to customize recipes to suit your nutritional needs. They will also offer some simple recipes to take advantage of the fall harvest.

This program is part of the Lunch and Learn series of free seminars for mature adults about living and aging well. It will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, with doors opening at noon, at Lockwood Lodge, located at Ashlar of Newtown. Due to the presentation of the canning process, space is limited to the first 30 people. We encourage you to call in your reservations early.

To register or learn more about upcoming programs, contact Hilda DeLucia at 203/426-5847.