Daily Archives: August 31, 2016


Thursday, September 15, 6:30 pm – Jam Making 101

Julia Hallman, Formaggio Kitchen’s jam buyer and avid home canning enthusiast, is leading a session on jam basics, just in time to prepare you for summer’s fruit and vegetable bounty. During this two-hour demonstration on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 pm, Julia will take you through the jam-making process from start to finish. We’ll cook four different preserves, one traditional, single-fruit jam plus three more unusual preserves. Our focus will be on the preparation of the raw fruit, the cooking process, and how to jar your jam. She will examine key topics such as the role of sugar, the importance of lemon juice and how to add it, the stages of cooking, and how to test the jam accurately for “doneness.” During the class, participants will be able to enjoy several examples of jam (with accompaniments!) to educate their palate. Lastly, to get you started on your own jamming endeavors, you will receive your own “Jam Kit” with all of the ingredients necessary (including Weck Jars!) to make your first small-batch jam! NOTE: This class is held at our Classroom Annex, not our retail location. The annex is located at 67 Smith Place in Cambridge, and we highly recommend reviewing the directions available at www.formaggiokitchen.com. Please be aware of our cancellation policy. If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know at least 48 hours before the class is scheduled to take place and we will give you a full refund or a credit for a future class. No refunds are offered for cancellations within 48 hours before an event. There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes.  Image from www.smallmeasure.com.

General Admission, $65.00 per person. Register online at http://www.formaggiokitchen.com/classes/


Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 pm – Jaguars & Wildcat Conflicts in Panama

Wildcat conflicts are more common throughout Panama as nature park boundaries and natural areas are encroached upon more and more by the rural poor. Conservacion Panama Inc has proposed a program to assist rural poor and subsistence farmers manage their livestock better so as to prevent wildcat conflicts and unnecessary “takes” or kills of these animals. This program targets communities that have current conflicts with wildcats and injects a heavy dose of livestock management practices and prevention techniques proven throughout Latin America to prevent these conflicts. Come to the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street in Athol on Wednesday, September 14 at 7 pm to learn about how effective the beta program has proven and how they would like to fund a program expansion. There will be artwork and Panamanian hands-crafts for purchase to help fundraising efforts. You can learn more about this program at: http://www.conservacionpanamaca.org/wildcat-conflict.html


Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Young Friends Fundraising Social

The Young Friends of the Public Garden invite you to the Liberty Hotel on Tuesday, September 13 from 5:30 – 9 to have fun, meet new people, and support Boston’s iconic parks.  Tickets are $35 per person or 4 for $100 and include appetizers, one drink, two Swan Boat tickets, and the satisfaction of having done your part helping one of Boston’s most beloved institutions. For more information email info@friendsofthepublicgarden.org.