FALMOUTH — UMaine Extension Cumberland County has announced a Saturday morning workshop series that explores using local foods in the home kitchen. The series will center on educational experiences for the home cook with a distinct Maine flavor, connecting with local Maine cookbook authors and experts.

“From the Maine Wild” cooking demonstration and wild game preserving tips will kick off the series from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. “Black Fly Stew” cookbook author Kate Gooding will lead a workshop cooking with venison, moose, beaver and goose.

UMaine Extension master food preserver Karyn Small of Butcher Boys Deer Cutting in Bowdoin Center will give tips on best food preservation practices for game.

The workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive. The cost is $40 a class. Register online at http://umaine.edu/cumberland/programs/from-scratch-your-maine-kitchen/

Proceeds of the workshop series will benefit the UMaine Extension Nutrition Program in Cumberland County.

For more details or special accommodation needs, call 781-6099 or 1-800-287-1471 or [email protected].