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Canning Basics: How to know that a gel will form when making soft spreads. How do you know when your jams, jellies, and other soft spreads are ready to remove from the heat? There are several tests that can determine that the gel point (aka gel stage) has been reached, including the sheet test and the…

Use a food-safe recipe to make this inexpensive, fun, creative play dough. Playing with play dough is a fun and creative activity for kids to engage in and making your own play dough at home has plenty of benefits: It can be cheaper, it can be softer and smoother, and you can even get the kids involved…

It's getting hot in the kitchen! With the arrival of summertime, lots of fresh seasonal produce becomes available and “canning season” really heats up. Unfortunately, so does your garage, attic, and maybe even your kitchen.Storing canned goods in hot places, such as a garage, attic, above the stove,…

Understand the difference between hot pack vs raw pack for canning meat and poultry.Hot pack and raw pack refers to the method of packing food into jars prior to canning. There are advantages and disadvantages to each method; when both options are given, the one you choose comes down to personal preference…

by Emma Connery, UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator, September 11, 2010SummaryUnderstanding the average dates for first and last frosts can help you determine when to safely plant vegetable gardens or annual flowers. These dates vary by location within the county.Planning your fall vegetable garden?Take…

(Dehydrating Basics) Descarga este archivo en formato PDF ArchivedSeguridad alimentaria básica Lávese las manos con frecuencia: La higiene personal es imprescindible. Lávese las manos muy bien y con frecuen cia. La bacteria E. coli se alberga en la nariz e intestinos humanos. Lávese las manos si se…

(Freezing Tips) Descarga este archivo en formato PDF ArchivedLa congelación moderna es una de las técnicas más fáciles y duraderas que tenemos y también la  más conveniente, siempre y cuando el proceso de congelación se ejecute con cuidado.FACTORES QUE AFECTAN LA CALIDAD DE LOS ALIMENTOS CONGELADOS …

(Food Safety Quick Tips) Descarga este archivo como un PDF ArchivedLas bacterias que causan enfermedades pueden sobrevivir en muchos lugares alrededor de su cocina, incluyendo sus manos, utensilios y tablas para cortar. Mantener los alimentos en buen estado y limpios le ayudará a proteger a su familia y…