UC Master Food Preserver Mission Statement
"To teach research-based practices of safe home food preservation to the residents of California."
Calendar of Events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Sourdough & Cheesemaking | 10/13/2022 |
| Sourdough & Cheesemaking | 10/15/2022 |
| Tanaka Farms Preserve Fall BOOTH (10AM-4PM) | 10/22/2022 |
| Tanaka Farms Preserve Fall PRESENTATION (1:15-2PM) | 10/22/2022 |
| Tanaka Farms Preserve Fall BOOTH (10AM-4PM) | 10/23/2022 |
| Workshop at OC Great Park - Food Preservation | 12/10/2022 |
Be Food Safe
Follow safe food practices to avoid foodborne illnesses. Be mindful of ways you can incorporate the 4 easy steps to Everyday Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Cool. When preserving food, follow USDA guidelines and where applicable, scientifically tested recipes.
Prepare in advance for emergencies. Save this Poison Control Center information some place you can find quickly, if needed.
1-800-222-1222 //www.aapcc.org/
Knowledge is power. Learn in advance about Emergencies and Food Safety, like how to reduce your risk of food poisoning or what to do before, during and after a power outage (whether caused by an accident or disaster, or scheduled by your utility company) to keep your food safe.
Preserve What's in Season
- The UCCE Master Food Preserver Program is part of a countrywide effort by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to raise public awareness and promote safe food practices at home.
- The University of California (UC) administers California's participation through its Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) division. Counties active in this statewide program do so with funding and support from their county's local UC Cooperative Extension (CE) office.
- Orange County volunteers are trained at the South Coast Research and Extension Center (South Coast REC). We, UCCE Master Food Preservers of Orange County (MFPOC) are certified by the University of California to extend research-based knowledge about food safety and safe ways to preserve food at home. We volunteer our time to teach hands-on classes and reach out to the greater community with demonstrations and information booths at various location through Orange County. Read more about us...
Contact the Master Food Preservers of Orange County for our online services:
* Got a Question? (Helpline)
* Request a Speaker
* Sign up for Email
MFP Helpline
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Master Food Preservers of Orange County Present:
Sourdough and Cheesemaking
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 13,2022 from 2:00-4:00 pm
OR
Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:30-11:30 am
(2 identical classes)
Location:
South Coast Research & Extension Center
7601 Irvine Blvd, Irvine CA 92618
Website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/screc/
Cost: $30
Registration is closed - both sessions are full.
In the event that there are future cancellations, we are establishing a 'first come, first served' wait list. If you wish to be considered, please send your name, email and phone number to our Helpline at uccemfp@ucdavis.edu. Put 'Wait List' in the subject line.
Bread and Cheese: two kitchen staples that can be made at home. Who knew that bacteria and wild yeasts can help make great bread? Or that by making milk curdle, you can get a great cheese?
On Thursday, October 13, 2022 and on Saturday, October 15, 2022, UCCE Master Food Preservers of Orange County will share with you two techniques: the "care and feeding" of a sourdough starter and cheesemaking. Sourdough bread is created by fermenting flour to be used in making your own homemade bread and many other baked goods. Each participant will go home with a new sourdough starter, directions to keep the starter going, and lots of recipes for muffins, hotcakes, cookies, pizza crusts and of course, bread. We will also be making Queso Fresco, a Mexican cheese with a fresh, milky, salty-sour taste. This cheese is made by curdling hot milk with acid and the enzyme rennet to develop the cheese curds.
There will be 2 identical workshops offered. Each class is limited to the first 24 registrants. Register and pay online by October 11, 2022 and bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation proof-of-payment email to class. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Loaner aprons are available, or bring yours from home. All ingredients and kitchen tools will be provided at the class.
If you have any questions, please write us at: uccemfp@ucdavis.edu or contact us through our website at: http://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/Got_A_Question/.
Please note that this is a recent change and using directions on a mobile device will not alert you to these changes.
UC ANR South Coast Research & Extension Center
7601 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618