Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers

The holiday season will soon be upon us, a time to gather with family and friends and share the bounty of the harvest. It's the perfect occasion to showcase and send home with your guests those jars of cranberry jelly and other homemade treats you carefully preserved over the summer.

As the new school year begins, packing a nutritious and safe lunch for your child is a top priority. While it's essential to provide balanced meals that fuel their day, it's equally crucial to ensure that these meals are free from foodborne pathogens.

Fingers crossed; this is going to be another great year for San Joaquin Master Food Preservers. There are two new co-coordinators, Kathy Anderson and Colleen Young, that have lots of ideas to get you excited about participating in the program.

As summer peaks, gardens overflow with a bountiful harvest of zucchini, presenting a delightful challenge to home gardeners and enthusiasts alike. This versatile vegetable, known for its mild flavor and tender texture, is a staple in summer dishes and a prime candidate for preservation.

Have you always dreamed of mastering the art of sourdough breadmaking? Do you crave the satisfaction of creating delicious, homemade sourdough bread right in your own kitchen?