Freedom Kitchen

10/13/2026

🫙 ONE DAY FROM NOW, YOU COULD BE LEARNING TO CAN YOUR OWN FOOD!

How long have you been saying...

"I really want to learn how to can."

"Maybe next summer."

"I wish someone would show me how."

Well, here's your opportunity! 💜

Tomorrow evening, we're gathering in the Freedom Kitchen in Oxford for a hands-on workshop designed to take the mystery out of food preservation.

🍓 Learn water bath canning
🥔 Explore pressure canning
🧪 Understand the food safety science
💪 Build the confidence to try it yourself

No previous canning experience required!

📅 TOMORROW — Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Oxford, Michigan

🎟️ Last call for registration!
https://www.freedom-kitchen.com/canning-signup

Don't let another harvest season go by wishing you knew how.

Learn the skill. Build the confidence. Pass it on.

10/11/2026

We’re hiring! 🌱🐄
The Lapeer County Education & Technology Center is looking for an Agri-Science Facilities Assistant to help with the day-to-day care and operation of our animal center and greenhouse. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with animals, plants, and agriculture and is comfortable working independently.
Position highlights:
- 🐄 Assist with animal care, feeding, sanitation, and facility needs
- 🌱 Help maintain our greenhouse and Agri-Science facilities
- 🚜 Assist with equipment and general facility operations
- 📅 Saturday, Sunday & 1 weekday
- ⏰ 15 hours per week
- 📍 Education & Technology Center, Attica
- 🎓 High school diploma or equivalent required
- 🌾 Agriculture-related experience is preferred
- 📌 Position is open until filled
If you—or someone you know—would be a great addition to our Agri-Science team, please consider applying and help us spread the word by sharing this post! Apply here: https://www.lapeerisd.org/o/lisd/page/employment-opportunities

10/11/2026

Raspberry Jam and French Fries - Yum!

Are they canned the same way?
Great question! And the answer is NO.

Jams and potatoes require very different preservation methods.

🍓 High-acid fruit preserves made with tested recipes can often be safely processed in a boiling-water canner.

🥔 Potatoes are low-acid foods and require pressure canning to reach the temperatures necessary for safe preservation.

This is why learning the SCIENCE behind canning is so important!

And it's one of the reasons I love teaching cooking classes. The kitchen is a laboratory where science becomes practical knowledge.

Want to understand how it all works?

Join me Wednesday evening in Oxford for a hands-on canning workshop!

🫙 Jams & French Fries
📅 October 14 | 6–8 PM

🎟️ https://www.freedom-kitchen.com/canning-signup

💬 Have you ever tried water bath canning or pressure canning?

10/08/2026

Join us for a canning class cover both water bath and pressure canning. Raspberry jam and French fries will be made in class. Freedom Kitchen is hosting 1 night only; 10 spots. https://www.freedom-kitchen.com/canning-signup

10/05/2026

What % of the world eats rice as a daily staple?

Ask a

The kids are learning this while making this wonderful Caribbean Rice & Beans recipe in class this week.

10/04/2026

This week is one of our Rice Around the World dishes, where the kids explore culture with their edible creations.

have a greater appreciation for their food, the food system, the environment, and how we are all connected.

If you want to raise , join us in the kitchen. 👩‍🍳

10/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday to support the young entrepreneurs in our community.💕

When we give kids opportunities to create something, solve problems, talk to customers, take risks, and see what they’re capable of, we’re doing more than supporting a small business—we’re investing in future leaders.

It’s one of the reasons I teach Freedom Kitchen classes and work to create opportunities like this for our community. I want kids to grow up curious, capable, confident, and willing to contribute.

Thank you for showing up for them. It matters. 💜

10/02/2026

“Ping!”

Nothing more satisfying than the sound of my jars sealing. “Ping!” “Ping!” “Ping!”

Yep, I’ve become crazy about canning. ☺️😆

This season I’ve canned Cowboy Salsa, Mock Apple Pie, Pear Pie Filling, Raspberry Jam, Brown Bread, French Fries….

And so much more.

Wanna learn?

Freedom Kitchen is hosting a canning class to cover both pressure canning and water bath canning.