UC Master Food Preserver Program

UC Master Food Preserver Newsletter

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In November of 2024, the UC Master Food Preserver Program launched a monthly newsletter that delivers recipes, how-tos, and food preservation inspiration straight to a subscriber's inbox. Subscribe to the newsletter here.

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Newsletter Naming Contest – We need your Opinion! (February 2025)

February 2, 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 voting on the three finalists is now open to the public (deadline Feb 28).

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

January 6, 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.

Stockton Training Lab, June 28-30: Bobbie, Jyothika, Sue B, Tim, Daniel, Josefa, Sarah, Elena, Dierdre, and Ariel

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Online delivery program growing strong (January 2025)

January 6, 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?

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Newsletter naming contest update (January 2025)

January 6, 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 (December 2024)

January 6, 2025

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 dont let foodborne illnesses become part of your celebrations.

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

January 6, 2025

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.

Zucchini plated with holiday decorated cookies (Photo credit to author).

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Holiday cookies with an unexpected ingredient (December 2024)

January 6, 2025

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 (December 2024)

January 6, 2025

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 (December 2024)

January 6, 2025

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 (November 2024)

December 5, 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.