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2025 Newsletters Archive
Fall Newsletter Links to Articles

Meet MFP Maricarmen Anaya-Rodriguez by Sherida Phibbs                 
A Note from the Coordinators by Colleen Young
Everything Apples by Annette Smith
Help Desk: Drying Herbs by Annette Smith
Spread the Joy with Jelly, Jam, Preserves and More by Sherida Phibbs
A Cozy Tradition with Mulling Spices by Sherida Phibbs

Summer Newsletter Links to Articles

Meet MFP Linda Driver by Sherida Phibbs
A Note from the Coordinators by Colleen Young
Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce by Colleen Young
Preserved Lemons by Linda Driver
Help Desk: Using a Lid Sealer Hand Pump by Sherida Phibbs
The Benefits of Atmospheric Steam Canning by Sherida Phibbs

Winter Newsletter Links to Articles

Our Workshop Calendar is Here by Sherida Phibbs
A Note from the Coordinators by Colleen Young
Saturday 1/18/25 Lemons x 3 Workshop
Creative Way to Use Up Your Homemade Jams by Colleen Young
Help Desk: Freezer Burned Chicken by Sherida Phibbs
Sourdough Inclusions: What You Should and Shouldn't Add to Your Dough by Sherida Phibbs

2024 Newsletters Archive
Fall Newsletter Links to Articles

Saturday 9/21/24 Pickle Party Workshop Reservation Link (closed)
Master Food Preserver Certification Training for 2025
Packing Kid Friendly School Lunches: A Guide to Preventing Foodborne Illness by Sherida Phibbs
Holiday Leftover Transformations and Food Safety Tips by Sherida Phibbs
Help Desk: Why Baking Cake in a Canning Jar is Not Safe by Sherida Phibbs
Preserving a Bountiful Harvest of Apples
Butternut and Pear Soup - Freeze Worthy by Sherida Phibbs
Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely by Marcy Sousa
Sweet Pickle Pumpkin by William Loyko

Summer Newsletter Links to Articles

Preserving Tradition: The UCCE Master Food Preserver Program by Sherida Phibbs
A Note from the Coordinators by Colleen Young
Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough Virtual Series Reservation Link (closed) by Sherida Phibbs
Zucchini Overload - Turn Your Green Giants into Souper Gold by Sherida Phibbs
How to Check Your Freezer Status After a Power Outage by Linda Driver
Help Desk: Overripe Tomatoes by Sherida Phibbs
Summer BBQ Sauces by Marcy Sousa
Jams, Jellies and Marmalades...Oh My
Preserving Zucchini's Versatility

Winter Newsletter Links to Articles

Ensuring a Safe Supper Bowl Feast by Marcy Sousa
Unveiling Our 2024 Workshops by Sherida Phibbs
Saturday FermentFest 2/17/24 Virtual Class Registration Link (Closed)
Unveiling the Shocking Reality of Kitchen Waste by Sherida Phibbs
Taking Action: Reducing Kitchen Waste by Sherida Phibbs
Beeswax Food Wraps by Sherida Phibbs
Honey Orange Slices Ballmasonjars.com recipe
The Secret for Pith and Membrane Remove from Citrus by Sherida Phibbs
Help Desk: What is Flat Sour? by Sherida Phibbs

2023 Newsletters Archive
Fall Newsletter Links to Articles

Check out our Website by Sherida Phibbs
Workshop 10/21/23 Gifts from the Kitchen registration link (closed)
Brussels Sprouts: The Love-Hate Veggie by Sherida Phibbs
Spice Up Your Pantry with Jalapeno Jelly by Nicole George
Butternut and Pear Soup by Sherida Phibbs
Score Big on Food Safety at Your Football Tailgate Parties by Sherida Phibbs
Home pH Testing by Sherida Phibbs
Help Desk: Overripe Tomatoes not Recommended for Home Canning by Sherida Phibbs

Summer Newsletter links to Articles

Fresh Apricot Jam by Nicole George
What is Too Hot for Canning and Storing Canned Food? by Sherida Phibbs
Don't Get Yourself in a Pickle When Buying Vinegar by Sherida Phibbs
Sassy Tomatillos by Nicole George