UC Master Food Preserver Program

Sorry, this workshop is full. Last minute cancellations often make a few spaces available as the date approaches. If you would like to be contacted if a space opens up, please add your name to our waiting list. Work with a team to put-up 2 pints of chicken and 2 dry spice blends for your pantry.

Learn about preserving herbs. We will demonstrate herb salt, herb jelly, dehydrating herbs, fresh herb sauces using basil (pesto) and parsley (chimichurri) with variations. As always this is a great place to ask your questions and learn more about safe ways to preserve food. Registration required.

Ever noticed those beautiful orange persimmons? Wondering how to tell them apart and when they are ripe and ready for your holiday baking?

The 35th annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 24-27, in the Crate & Barrel/Macys Home Store wings.

This class will bring you up to date on the latest process recommendations, teach you how to process your food safely and explain the reasons behind the process. You will learn what equipment is needed and proper storage methods.

Hello to all of our friends out there in the OC! The holiday season is right around the corner, and the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County are back with their popular Gifts from the Kitchen class.

Join us Saturday, October 5th at 10am for a hands-on class making sauerkraut. Space is limited! Use the link to register TODAY!!! https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42946 There is a $10 fee that is paid when you register.

Register Here 7/ 6 - Crafting, Nurturing, and Maintaining Your Healthy Sourdough Starter 8/ 3 - Crafting Sourdough Sandwich Loaves and Artisan Breads 9/7 - Troubleshooting Sourdough Culture and Baking Triumphs How to Join the Food Safety and Home Food Preservation Fun: Follow us on Facebook for upda...

Second Friday of every month. Click HERE to sign up. Pressure canners with only a dial gauge need to be tested annually to ensure the dial gauge is accurate. If your dial gauge is not accurate, it is not correctly reading pressure which may result in under or over processing and unsafe food.

Second Friday of every month. Click HERE to sign up. Pressure canners with only a dial gauge need to be tested annually to ensure the dial gauge is accurate. If your dial gauge is not accurate, it is not correctly reading pressure which may result in under or over processing and unsafe food.