Mark Your Calendars -- National Can-It Forward Day is This Saturday, Aug. 17th #canitforward

Disclosure: I was sent samples from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views shared are mine and mine alone.

Canning is a great way to preserve local produce and sustain the summer harvest year round.

To teach cooks the simplicity of canning, Ball brand canning is hosting the third annual National Can-It-Forward Day on Saturday, August 17.  National Can-It-Forward Day allows home cooks to connect via a national circuit of canning parties and social media activities. New and experienced canners can participate in a live webcast of canning demos where viewer questions will be answered in real-time.  

The National Can-It-Forward Day webcast will begin at 10am EST on August 17th live from Union Square Green market in NYC.   You can participate in the live webcast of canning demos and ask questions that will be answered in real-time! There will also be additional giveaways from the Ball brand offered for those who are tuned in.  

Here is a glimpse at the schedule of events for August 17th's webcast:

Schedule of Events:

10:00AM - 10:45AM:  Jam making and water bath canning by Jessica Piper
10:45AM - 11:00AM:  Craft Corner with Jordan DeFrank
11:00AM - 11:45AM:  Pickles Demo with Rick Fields
11:45AM - 12:00PM:  Craft Corner with Jordan DeFrank
12:00PM -  1:00PM:   Special Guest Host Ted Allen Canning and Cooking Demo
 1:00PM -  1:15PM:   Cocktails in Ball Jars Hosted by Mason Jar NYC Restaurant
 1:15PM -  2:00PM:   Jam Making and water bath canning demo by Jessica Piper (Repeated)

There will be 4 giveaways occurring this LIVE webcast, which will happen every hour (10AM, 11AM, 12PM and 1PM).  So, make you enter for your chance to win some great prizes.

This year, we are excited to announce that renowned chef and Food Network star Ted Allen will be live on site demoing his favorite canning recipes for viewers!   You can find information about how to participate in Can-It-Forward Day at www.FreshPreserving.com.  Canners can also join the conversation on 8/17 via Twitter using the hashtag #canitforward.

Don't forget to follow Ball brand on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and their online retailer www.freshpreservingstore.com.

 ---GIVEAWAY COMING SOON!!!---

Make sure you head back here on Saturday, Aug. 17th (National Can-It Forward Day) for your chance to win an amazing Ball Brand Canning Bundle Prize Pack, which will include the Ball Canning Discovery Kit and other items to help you start canning.




Disclosure: I was sent samples from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views shared are mine and mine alone.