Watch the full episode of Downright Domestic as Chef Emerie and host Rebecca Webster demonstrate how easy it is to make Strawberry Balsamic Jam for all to enjoy! Watch Video >
FRESH is a new documentary by Ana Sofia Joanes that examines the consequences of our industrial food system and offers a practical alternative for how we grow, buy, and eat our food. The official screening of the movie takes place on August 26th from 6:30 - 9:00pm at the Bloor Cinema. Watch Video >
Home Canning Demonstration
Uncertain of your home canning methods? Are you new to canning all together and need help starting? Chef Emerie has an easy to follow canning demonstration that will help with all your questions!
Crushing Berries
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates the most effective way to crush your berries before making jam. This technique ensures the natural pectin in the fruit is preserved making for a more flavourful jam.
The Perfect Seal
Watch as Chef Emerie demonstrates how to properly prepare your jar lids to create the perfect seal for fresh jam everytime.
Heat Processing
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates how to seal a jar using heat processing in a hot water bath.
Sterilization
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates how to effectively sterilize your jars using a hot water bath before you begin canning.
Floating Fruit
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates a simple solution to the problem of floating fruit chunks in jam that has already been canned.
Pectin
Bernardin's Chef Emerie demonstrates how to effectively use pectin when making homemade jam.
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