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Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Coordinator Online Program
The UC Master Food Preserver Program is seeking submissions to give the new monthly newsletter an official name.
Newsletter
The UC Master Food Preserver Program is launching a monthly newsletter that will deliver recipes, how-tos, and food preservation inspiration straight to a subscriber's inbox. Sign up via the following link: Newsletter Subscription Page. The first issue launches November 4, 2024.
Do you have a story to share? We'd love showcase it in the next issue! Submit a piece for consideration using the https://ucanr.edu/public article submission survey.
2024 Full Articles
Food safety tips for the holidays (Dec 2024)
Tim Long, UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer Online Program
This is the time of year we typically have family and friends gather to share food and celebrate the holidays. Just don’t let foodborne illnesses become part of your celebrations.
Holiday cookies with an unexpected ingredient (Dec 2024)
Earl Weak, UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer Online Program
The dried zucchini from last summer can once again be transformed for another creative use this holiday season. Zucchini can easily be made into flour.
Pomegranates: Juicing, Freezing, and Making Molasses (Dec 2024)
Henry Shaw, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer
Pomegranate is a wonderful seasonal fruit that is available fresh in the late summer to early autumn, providing us with jewel-like “arils” that are as beautiful as they are flavorful.
Applesauce for Chanukah (Dec 2024)
Paige Weisskirch, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer
Discover the sweet tradition of applesauce for Chanukah, rooted in Eastern European Jewish history. Learn why it became a beloved latke topping and how to make your own, with tips on apple selection and preservation.
Dehydrating zucchini for soup (Nov 2024)
Earl Weak, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer
One of the most commonly grown backyard vegetables, zucchini, should not be overlooked in the role it can play in soups this Fall.
It’s persimmon season (Nov 2024)
Henry Shaw and Marina Hsieh, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteers
One of the treats of autumn is the arrival of persimmons. The coming months are the time to stock up and preserve this fruit for culinary adventures throughout the year.
Choose your peaches wisely for preservation (Nov 2024)
Tim Long, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer
When it comes to preserving peaches, the type of peach you choose matters.