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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.

 

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2024-2025 Full Articles

Spotlight: Tim Long, Class of 2024 MFP Volunteer (Jan 2025)

Spotlight: Tim Long, Class of 2024 MFP Volunteer (Jan 2025)

Tim Long, UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer Online Program

My name is Tim Long. I am a University of California Master Food Preserver, specifically affiliated with the Online Program. To give you an idea of how I got here in the program, I would like to share a bit about my life.

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Online delivery program growing strong (Jan 2025)

Online delivery program growing strong (Jan 2025)

Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Coordinator Online Program

Are you an adult interested in helping others learn about home food preservation, have an Internet connection, and live in a county that does not offer a local UC Master Food Preserver Program? Consider the new Online Program!

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Newsletter naming contest update (Jan 2025)

Newsletter naming contest update (Jan 2025)

Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Coordinator Online Program

The UC Master Food Preserver Program is holding a contest to give the new monthly newsletter an official name and the deadline for name submissions has been extended to January 29.

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Food safety tips for the holidays (Dec 2024)

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.

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Pomegranates: juicing, freezing, and making molasses (Dec 2024)

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.

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Holiday cookies with an unexpected ingredient (Dec 2024)

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.

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Applesauce for Chanukah (Dec 2024)

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. 

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Newsletter naming contest (Dec 2024)

Newsletter naming contest (Dec 2024)

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.

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Dehydrating zucchini for soup (Nov 2024)

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.

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It’s persimmon season (Nov 2024)

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.

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Choose your peaches wisely for preservation (Nov 2024)

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.

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