Sunday, June 22, 2008, 10:30 a.m.

Dodd Hall rehabilitation kitchen, OSU, 480 Medical Center Dr.

Yea!  Farmers’ markets are in full swing and gardens are growing—find out what to do with the bounty!  Chapter volunteers Lynne Genter and Lisa Large will demonstrate how to make simple strawberry preserves, share their favorite homemade dill pickles recipe, and discuss and show various ways fruits and veggies can be stored to make the most of these fresh foods and extend the season.

Pre-registration not necessary, but let us know you’re coming if you can: sandrhunt@netzero.net  Suggested donation is estimated at $3-$5; we’ll base the donation on what our costs are and number of attendees.  Questions, more information can be directed to Renee Hunt at the above email, or call 614-523-0895.

Directions:  Dodd Hall is located on the corner of Cannon and Medical Center drives on the Ohio State University campus.  Parking is available at the OSU Hospital Parking Garage; garage parking entrance on Westpark St.  There will be a parking fee.

Making mozzarella is fun and easy–come find out Sunday, April 13, at the OEFFA office, 41 Croswell Rd., Columbus, OH 43214 (just off High St. a few blocks south of Henderson Rd.)!

10 a.m. chapter business meeting, 10:30 a.m. MAKING MOZZARELLA

Making Mozzarella is the first of several educational series offered by the chapter in 2008! Members and non-members are welcome; a donation to cover kitchen rental and materials is appreciated! Bring a storage container to take sample home.

On the meeting agenda: Chapter president and representative to the OEFFA board elections; educational event planning; ongoing farming and gardening networking/exchanges, more?!

If you’re not on it, please sign up on the OEFFA Capital Chapter list serve: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OEFFACapitalChapter. You can have emails delivered and sent from/to your regular address. It’s an easy way to connect with other local members, and we promise you won’t see your email box spammed or overloaded with messages.

Questions? Contact Renee, sandrhunt@netzero.net