U of I Extension offering preserving instructions

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By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

The University of Illinois Extension is holding the second portion of its “Yes you Can” series June 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Livingston County office, located at 1412 S. Locust Street in Pontiac.

“Preserving Practice: Tomatoes and Tomato Products will give people a hands-on experience, focusing on safely canning salsas, identifying trouble shooting remedies and adding acid to tomatoes and tomato products. This class will be taught by Jenna Smith, nutrition and wellness educator and registered dietician for the Extension. The $15 fee will include a binder of resources and recipes as well as jars of the products prepared in the class.

To register, call the Extension office at 815-842-1776.