The Kitchen
In spring of 2023, Adriene and Eric took on the task of installing a commercial grade kitchen, so that all cooking and baking for Adriene’s Canning & Jamming could be done in an separate space to the family’s kitchen. This enabled the expansion of products available.
This newly constructed kitchen has been inspected by the Grey-Bruce Public Health Unit to ensure all sanitation measures are being followed for the health and safety of all customers.
Photo of finished kitchen stove side
Photo finished kitchen workspace side
How it all began
Putting up the walls
Putting up the walls
Taking shape with drywall
Who We Are
Adriene Mackenzie
Adriene has 32 years of experience in home canning preparing a variety of jams, pickles, salsa, sauces, and canned fruit . She was a secondary school teacher for 33 years, teaching a variety of subjects including, but not limited to Foods & Nutrition, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship.
She has taken the Food Safe Handling Course provided by the Canadian Institute of Food Safety.
She is happiest when in the kitchen preparing delicious meals and delectable delights for her family and others.
Eric Obermayer
Eric Obermayer tends with the production of vegetable and fruit used in many of the canning products. He has a horticulture diploma from the University of Guelph and has over 40 years of gardening experience growing a variety of vegetables. Eric also helps with some of the preparation of vegetables and fruit during peak canning season. In addition, Eric tends to the beehives that they have on their property. He has taken bee management courses in order to maintain healthy hives.
Adriene and Eric enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including gardening, biking, walking and camping, along with spending time with their two adult children.