ABOUT
Amy Parlette
Founder, Master Food Preserver
Hi, I'm Amy -- former fast food and retail executive and current slow food advocate. After preserving food for more than 20 years, I took the leap to teach others how to make the most of fresh, local produce.
I earned my Master Food Preserver Certification from Utah State University in 2023 and founded The Suburban Homestead later that year. I’m looking forward to expanding to include additional classes, and eventually additional instructors.
I invite you to utilize our free resources on the blog and get in touch for a chat if you're interested in hosting a class or partnering to educate others.
Current Classes
Food Preservation
The Basics
Learn the basics of food preservation in a lecture-style class. We’ll look at different methods from a high level: water bath and pressure canning, fermenting, pickling, dehydrating, freezing and freeze drying.
Water Bath Canning
Slow Jams
A series on fruit spreads, including jam, jellies and marmalades. Learn basic water bath canning principles while making a fruity treat.
Pickling & Fermentation
Peter Piper Pickled
A series focusing on the benefits of fermented foods and simple recipes. Learn basic pickling and fermentation principles.
Water Bath Canning
A Bushel and a Peck
A series all about apples. Learn how to preserve the harvest with ease with a variety of recipes.
