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Boalsburg Farmers Market to Host Cooking Demonstrations on June 12th

Posted by Emily Wiley on 06/11 at 09:26 AM

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The Boalsburg Farmers Market will host a “Learning Kitchen” tomorrow at 2pm featuring two prominent local chefs and ingredients from market vendors.

Mark Johnson, chef at Elk Creek Café, will demonstrate quick pickling techniques for fresh vegetables and methods for brining inexpensive cuts of meat like pork bellies.

Grace Pilato, accomplished chef and cooking instructor, will show how to make a variety of pestos and goat milk ricotta cheese with seasonal herbs.

The event will take place at the Boalsburg Market’s venue at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Business Route 322 in Boalsburg, on Tuesday, June 12th from 2-4pm. Seats will be available on a first come, first served basis. The event is free, and there is ample and convenient free parking.