Canning Demo w/ Author Sherri Brooks Vinton of "Put 'em Up!" CTbites Team October 04, 2012 For those who have been meaning to get to Sherri Brooks Vinton's canning classes, but haven't yet made it, here is your chance. On Thursday, October 11th, Author Sherri Brooks will be speaking about "The How's and Why's to Canning" as well as signing books @ Catch A Healthy Habit in Fairfield, 6:30pm. Canning is a great way to store away seasonal flavors and support local agriculture. In this class, Sherri Brooks Vinton, author of the home food preservation how-to, “Put ‘em Up!” will walk people through all the basic info needed to safely and confidently create our own “canned” goods. Sherri will demonstrate the Boiling Water Method, the basic method used for making jams, jellies, salsas, chutneys, pickles. Sign up today and you’ll be ready to “preserve local agriculture” at this demo and book signing. The cost is $10.00. Sign up HERE.