Blog by Michelle SchlegelMy most favorite leafy green to eat has to be Swiss Chard. Last year, I planted a few 6-packs of “Rainbow chard”. They have been growing beautifully, and I have managed to keep the earwigs and aphids at bay. Wanting some with dinner, I went out to pick. Some of my beautiful chard…
Nutrition Policy Institute director Hannah Thompson was selected as a UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellow through the University of California Washington Program. The fellowship brings together UC faculty to Washington, DC after equipping them with the skills to engage with policymakers on Capitol Hill on…
Vestidos de colores, trajes de charro, carros clásicos y pompas de jabón marcaron el ritmo del Festival del Libro Latino en Oceanside, celebrado en MiraCosta College. Entre libros, música y estaciones de experimentos, familias de toda la región de San Diego recorrieron un evento que este año integró, además,…
It's important to know the difference between cleaning and sanitizing.Cleaning and sanitizing (or disinfecting) are two important processes for helping prevent food-borne illness, whether you’re cooking or canning. Yes, they are two separate processes, and they’re both necessary. First, some quick…
Temperatures matter, from the beginning to the end of the canning process.Home canning involves more than just heating jars of food in a canner. There are many steps in the process, from food preparation to checking that jars sealed after processing – all of which contribute to a product that’s safe to eat…
Commercial juice is an easy and convenient option, but...Yes, you can certainly make jelly from commercially prepared juice (either bottled or frozen). It’s faster and easier than extracting your own juice from fresh fruit. There are a couple of things to keep in mind, however. The juice should be…
Internet practice is not a recommended preservation method. Another preservation process making the internet rounds recently is so-called “dry canning,” in which dried foods such as beans, grains, pasta, nuts, flour, etc. are put into canning jars and then the jars are heated in a low oven. Some…
Transform the seasonal bounty of your garden (or the local farmer’s market) into vibrant, crunchy, and tangy delights that last all year long! Whether you are a gardening enthusiast looking to manage a harvest or a food lover eager to create custom condiments, this class will cover the essential techniques…
Dry canning vegetables doesn't ensure even heating. Another “homemade” canning method (in other words, someone made it up themselves) has been making the internet rounds recently, which involves pressure canning vegetables without any added liquids. The food, either cooked or raw, is simply put in a jar…
