Cameron County Chamber of Commerce hosting an open house for those that grow food on Wednesday January 28 from 4pm-7pm.  It will be an opportunity for those wishing to grow their food businesses to see the chamber kitchen.  Executive Director Tina Solak explained that the open house is timed to capture the growers before they plan gardens for the upcoming year.

 “We sent invitations to those participating in the Cameron County Farmer’s Market, but the event is not limited to those folks,”  Solak explained. The chamber 1500 square foot commercial kitchen is equipped with a dehydrator, steam jacket for fruit spreads, and soups, large mixer, induction stove, convection ovens and a flash freezer for preserving fruits, vegetables and baked goods.  Another perk of using the facility is the availability of having retail space to sell the items.  Items made in the chamber kitchen are displayed and sold from the markers market section of the artisan center.  The chamber staff is available to answer questions or give an individual tour by contacting the office.