Are you mystified by canning? Seeking great sausages? Curious about cooking with children? Look no further than the Hounds in the Kitchen Fall 2010 class schedule for hands on workshops, tours, and more to excite you about the harvest season.

Email me with any questions you may have. I hope to see you at a class soon!

Kid’s Day at the Hills Sat. August 21, 11 am—1 pm. Hills Market. FREE

Kid friendly demonstrations and taste stations. I am making tortillas with any child who wants to help!

Harvest Homestead Tour Sat. September 11, 11 am —1 pm. Our home, 349 Tibet Rd. 43202. FREE

Tour our homestead at harvest time. We’ll share dishes preserved throughout the summer’s bounty.

Kids Cook Awesome Apples Thurs. September 16, 4:30 –6 pm North Market Dispatch Kitchen. $25

Did you know there is a hidden star in every apple? Children will learn where the star lies and three distinct ways to enjoy local autumn apples in this class for 4 to 8 year olds. Participants will practice peeling, measuring and mixing while making fresh apple slaw, apple stuffed squash and apple upside down cake. Register online or call 614-463-9664.

Home Charcuterie Sat. September 18, noon —2 pm. 349 Tibet Rd 43202. $35

In this class Alex and I will discuss and share fresh and cured meats. Then, the group will grind, mix, and stuff three types of sausage from local meats. Participants take home 2 pounds! Email me to register for limited spots.

Kids Cook Pounds of Pumpkins Thurs. October 14 4:30 –6 pm North Market Dispatch Kitchen. $25

4-8 year olds will puree, pound, and pierce while creating roasted pumpkin soup, spiced pumpkin muffins, and pint-sized pumpkin pies. Register online or call 614-463-9664.

Applesauce Making and Canning Sun. October 24 2 - 4 pm. Our home, 349 Tibet Rd. 43202 $10

Give yourself the gift of autumn flavor for anytime of year! In this class we will make and can applesauce from Ohio apples. Each participant will go home with a jar to enjoy. Email me to register for limited spots.

Regular readers will note that weekly Kids Cook classes are not on the schedule. I'm putting them on hiatus this autumn while I work on some professional development. Please consider enrolling your children in one of the North Market classes listed above.