# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pickling & Preserves Class with Chef Karen Dar Woon & Chef RD Renée Chan - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Learn safe water-bath canning, reduce food waste, enjoy seasonal tastings, and prepare a jar of refrigerator pickles to take home.About this EventLearn how to safely preserve food at home with Chef Karen Dar Woon.Chef RD Renée Chan will teach you the nutritional aspects of pickling as well as relay important information about pre-biotics, probiotics and post-biotics. She will cover some information about adaptogen properties in mushrooms as well. Small-batch food preservation is a practical way to reduce food waste, make the most of seasonal ingredients, and stretch your food budget. In this hands-on workshop, Karen will introduce the fundamentals of safe food handling, water-bath canning, refrigerator pickling, and proper food storage.Participants will prepare their own jar of refrigerator pickles to take home and enjoy a selection of seasonal tastings, including fruit jam, pickles, and a surprise item.All tasting items will be prepared without gluten-containing ingredients.What You Will Learn• Essential food safety and safe food-handling practices• The fundamentals of water-bath canning• How to prepare small batches of preserved foods• Tips for reducing food waste and extending the life of seasonal ingredients• Practical food storage techniques for the home kitchenYour Ticket Includes• A hands-on food preservation workshop• One jar of refrigerator pickles to take home• Tastings of fruit jam, pickles, and a surprise item• Practical recipes, techniques, and storage tipsPlease see whether you have extended coverage for dietitians & nutritionist , you maybe be eligible for benefits for this course.About Chef Karen Dar WoonKaren Dar Woon facilitates science-based cooking and food preservation workshops throughout Metro Vancouver. With formal education in engineering technology and business, as well as more than 20 years of experience in both graphic arts and culinary arts, Karen brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to food education.At age 45, Karen completed the Serious Foodies culinary training program at Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver, and at age 60, she began wine education at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.Karen is the Cook Like a Mother facilitator for Mom2Mom and a former cooking class facilitator for the Richmond Food Security Society. She has co-facilitated Train-the-Trainer Canning Workshops with Fresh Choice Kitchens and completed Food Skills for Families training through Diabetes Canada.Her work focuses on supporting a strong regional food system and improving individual and community food security. She is a longtime supporter of organizations including Growing Chefs, Slow Food International, Vancouver Farmers Markets, Farm Folk City Folk, Gordon Neighbourhood House, and SFU Public Square.Karen has been a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter since 2012, previously served as Co-President, and currently serves as Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee. She is also the Board Chair of Coastal Jazz, presenter of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and year-round events.Follow Karen’s kitchen adventures on Instagram at @yoursecretchef and on Facebook at @YourSecretChefKarenDW.AccessibilityThe Skript Kitchen has step-free access through the main entrance and is equipped with an automatic door opener. Please note that there is a moderately narrow passage between the entrance and the workshop area.A spacious, single-user washroom is available on the ground floor, and the workshop space is air-conditioned.Attendees will be seated at tables with chairs. Please contact us in advance if you require additional space for a mobility device or have any other accessibility needs so appropriate arrangements can be made. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/pickling-and-preserves-class-with-chef-karen-dar-woon-and-chef-rd-renée-chan/100001995583849012 - **Event Categories**: workshops, cooking, food-drinks, music, art, entertainment, festivals, jazz, science-fair, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Skript Kitchen - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125.02, max: 125.02, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Skript Kitchen - **lat**: 49.2681747 - **long**: -123.1101948 - **full address**: The Skript Kitchen, 250 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pickling & Preserves Class with Chef Karen Dar Woon & Chef RD Renée Chan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4385fc1b9804bdfc83aa81fa5d6688c93b80d20de7e973d10491790006b325fa-rimg-w886-h886-dc322a1c-gmir.jpg?v=1785388589 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pickling & Preserves Class with Chef Karen Dar Woon & Chef RD Renee Chan being held? - **A:** Pickling & Preserves Class with Chef Karen Dar Woon & Chef RD Renee Chan takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Skript Kitchen, 250 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pickling & Preserves Class with Chef Karen Dar Woon & Chef RD Renee Chan? - **A:** Pickling & Preserves Class with Chef Karen Dar Woon & Chef RD Renee Chan is organized by True NOSH. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pickling & Preserves Class with Chef Karen Dar Woon & Chef RD Renee Chan is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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