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a bowl of several pink peaches next to a bowl of blueberries
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Blueberry Peach Jam

Blueberry Peach Jam (no pectin) This jam makes a perfect pairing with cheese or topped on yogurt or ice cream. Makes: ~ 6 - 7 half-pint jars Prep: 30 minutes Processing Time: 5 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • 4 cups chopped peaches (~4 lbs peaches) • 4 cups blueberries (~1 quart fresh blueberries or 2 ten-ounce…
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mixed hot peppers in jars
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Hot Pepper Mix

A vibrant combination of green tomatoes, pearl onions and sweet and hot peppers. Makes: 5 Quart Jars Prep: 50 Minutes Processing Time: 15 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • ¼ cup mixed pickling spice • 2 Tbsp mustard seeds • 7 lbs green tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths (~21 medium) • 4 cups sliced, seeded Hungarian…
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two jalapeno tacos on a plate with a fork full of jalapenos and lime wedges
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Home-Style Pickled Jalapenos

These long, pickled pepper strips are the perfect fit for tacos, nachos, or any favorite sandwich that needs spicing up.Makes: ~ 6 pint jars Prep: 25 Minutes Processing Time: 10 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • 3 ½ pounds jalapenos, seeded and quartered • 1 cup thinly sliced white onion • 2 large carrots, thinly sliced…
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golden pepper jelly on top of toast
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Golden Pepper Jelly

Makes: ~ 5 half-pint jars Prep: 45 minutes Processing Time: 5 minutes (See option below under Tips)INGREDIENTS: • 5 cups chopped, yellow bell peppers (~4 large) • ½ cup chopped Serrano chili peppers (~5) • 1 ½ cups white distilled vinegar (5%) • 5 cups granulated sugar • 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid pectin …
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Compilation photo of a smiling woman, hand holding soil, and woman speaking next to a pile of soil and an audience
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Grow Your Garden: Is My Garden Soil Dirt?

Jun 13, 2026

Healthy soil is the key to growing healthy plants, but what is healthy soil? How do you know if you have it? With some hands-on demonstrations, we will also discuss soil texture, porosity and movement of air, water and nutrients in soil.Presenter Bio: Niki Vollrath is a member of the UC Master Gardener…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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jar of berry jam with bowl of berries next to it
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Mixed Berry Jam

Mix and match your favorite berries to create your own unique version of our Mixed Berry Jamrecipe. See serving suggestions below for unique ways to spice this up and serve it.Makes: ~ 6 half-pint jars Prep: 30 Minutes Processing Time: 10 MinutesINGREDIENTS: • 4 cups crushed berries, mix and match your…
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UC 4-H Program of Calaveras County: Event

Club Leader Meeting

May 27, 2026

4-H Club Leader Meeting In Person with a Zoom Option AvailableAgenda: You can review the meeting agenda here: Calaveras 4-H Club Leader Meeting AgendaJoin us for a 4-H Club Leader Meeting to connect, collaborate, and stay informed about important updates, resources, and upcoming…
UC 4-H Program of Calaveras County
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

May 2026 - Ag Briefs

May 20, 2026
By Jennifer L De La Fuente
Weather Events Exacerbate Herbicide Injury to Peppers in California’s Low Desert Growing ConditionIris Yellow Spot Virus (IYSV) Detected in Imperial Valley Onion FieldsDeficit Irrigation in Alfalfa Reduces Crop Water Use by 40 to 50 Percent During SummerEvaluation of Bromoxynil Herbicide for Late Season Weed…
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fresh mozzarella cheese being pulled out of hot whey with a ladle
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

There is nothing more decadent than fresh, homemade mozzarella!Makes: ~ 4, 2-3” cheese balls Prep: 30 minutes set up + 30 Minutes to create & stretch cheeseINGREDIENTS: • 1 Gal whole milk, as fresh as possible (pasteurized but NOT ultra-pasteurized) • ¼ tsp liquid rennet mixed into ¼ c cool water …
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