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 |
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Savory or Sweet Peaches: Jalapeno Jelly and a Pie Filling - Online | 10/14/2024 |
Public Class: Canning with Steam and Pressure | 10/15/2024 |
Jamming with Pectin - Online | 10/15/2024 |
Apple Pear and Persimmon - ZOOM | 10/16/2024 |
Preserve What's in Season
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.
For potential botulism in food, contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers: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.
- 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...
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Master Food Preservers of Orange County Present:
Canning with Steam and Pressure
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 2:00-5:30 pm
Location:
South Coast Research & Extension Center
7601 Irvine Blvd, Irvine CA 92618
Website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/screc/
Cost: $35
This class is Sold Out!
Watch for our Gifts from the Kitchen class on December 10th!
Join the Orange County Master Food Preservers on October 15, 2024 for this rare opportunity to learn how to can both high acid foods with steam and low acid foods with pressure in a single class session.
This is a hands-on workshop. We will be steam canning a savory and sweet cranberry onion marmalade along with pressure canning versatile diced white potatoes. Participants will make and take home each of the two canned items.
It will be a busy couple of hours, but you will be taught the two canning methods. If you want to learn or hone your canning skills, hang out with your friends and learn something new, or join a group of fun Master Food Preservers, then this class is for you!
There will only be one workshop offered on Tuesday, October 15, 2024: 2:00-5:30 pm. This class is limited to the first 16 registrants. Register and pay online by October 13, 2024 and bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation proof-of-payment email to class.
Closed-toe shoes are required. If you have long hair, please tie it back for this class. Please bring an apron from home. If you cannot bring an apron, please select the $5 cleaning fee for a loaner apron. All ingredients and kitchen tools will be provided at the class.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds two weeks prior to workshop, as materials will have been purchased.
Questions? Contact us at: uccemfp@ucdavis.edu
Directions to the location are shown on the home page of the website: https://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/ and below.
Class size: Limit 16
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