Food Preservation

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San Joaquin County: Holiday Spreads

Event Date
Sep 20, 2025

Join the UC Master Food Preservers of San Joaquin County as we prepare delicious spreads together in our September hands-on workshop. We will guide you through creating three show-stopping holiday spreads perfect for elevating your charcuterie boards and gift baskets:Double Onion Marmalade JamGolden Pepper…
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Online-Food Preservation Basics: Dehydrating and Freezing

Event Date
Oct 29, 2025

Learn how dehydrating and freezing safely preserve fruits, vegetables, and herbs by slowing microbial growth and enzyme activity. This class covers food safety, equipment options, storage tips, and creative ways to use preserved foods at home.
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Central Sierra: Italian Dinner, Buon Appetito! | Jackson

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Oct 18, 2025

Buon Appetito!Join our Master Food Preservers for a delightful culinary experience where you'll learn to prepare, preserve, and serve a delicious Italian-inspired meal. As our honored guest, you'll enjoy each course crafted with care and flavor.First Course: Crostini topped with your own preserved bruschetta…
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Food Preservation Basics: Jams and Jellies - Online! 

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Aug 20, 2025

Preserving the summer harvest is fun, easy and safe when you know how to make jams and jellies. This online class will teach you a variety of recipes and techniques including boiling water and steam canning. UC Master Food Preserver volunteers will walk you through the science and art of preserving these…
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Community Ed. Class: GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN  

Event Date
Nov 1, 2025

Saturday, NOV 1 10 AM -11:30 AMGIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN  MFP SHERILL AND MGs   The Holidays are a great time to show off home-made gifts made from your garden bounty.  UC Master Food Preservers invite you to a program at the Garden of the Sun:  “Gifts from the…
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Solano County: Dehydration Demonstration

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Aug 23, 2025

Learn about the tools you'll need to successfully dehydrate different foods and extend the life of your summer harvest! UC Master Food Preservers will discuss different techniques for dehydrating food at home. They will review tools, tips, and tricks for a successful dehydration process.
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Online - Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A

Event Date
Sep 3, 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Central Sierra: Saucy Sauces - (in person Jackson)

Event Date
Aug 16, 2025

Whether savory, spicy or sweet, a sauce will make a basic food into a feast! Imagine pasta without a traditional sauce, meats or poultry on the grill without spicy or sweet BBQ sauce, ice cream or cheesecake without flavorful fruit or chocolate sauce!Sauces can easily transform a meal from ordinary to…
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