Covid-19 has changed the way we communicate, the way we meet with friends and family and the way we teach and learn. Across our county and the state, teachers have learned to be creative, even more than before, and conduct all their classes using virtual media. I am still amazed at how my daughter-in-law can keep her kindergarten children's attention. I'm sure its difficult enough face to face, but now virtually? Wow!

The Master Food Preserver volunteers of San Joaquin County have not given up on teaching food preservation strategies, techniques and skills. All of our virtual workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month from9:50 am to Noon. All workshops come with recipes and informational handouts. Additionally all workshops are recorded and will be posted to our Facebook page, our website: https://ucanr.edu/sites/NSJMFP/, and then to our blog. PLUS all the workshops are free!

Here is what we have planned for 2021. Mark your calendar and watch for sign up opportunities on Facebook.

February 20     Citrus - including preserved lemons

March 19         Dehydrating

April 16           Pressure Canning and Freezing

May 15            Its all about berries

June 19            Pickles - more than just cucumber

July 17             Stone fruits

August 21         What to do with all your home grown TOMATOES

September 18    Cheese and peppers

October 16        Gifts from the Kitchen - in time for holiday gifting

November 20    Seasonal favorites

Its a packed year covering all the major food preservation strategies. Mark your calendars and join us for some fun, educational virtual workshops.