Nutrition & Health

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.

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.

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…

 COME CELEBRATE COMPOST WEEK!In honor of North Bay Zero Waste Week, we’re offering a fun-filled and informative morning of hands-on activities, workshops and information tables for all ages!FEATURED WORKSHOPS: Compost - Ins and Outs for All Ages! Vermiculture - Worm Wrangling with Master Gardener…

Fresh herbs are delicious but fleeting. In this class, UC Master Food Preservers will show you simple, safe methods to preserve herbs without expensive equipment, just using items you likely already have at home. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the flavors of your garden or farmers’ market all year long.

Delicious, homemade meals—right from the jar. Our Meals in Jars are crafted with fresh ingredients and preserved using trusted high-pressure canning methods for safety, flavor, and long shelf life. Enjoy the bold, zesty goodness of Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with beans, corn, peppers, and spices, or savor the…

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.

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…

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…