Food Preservation

Celebrate Safely: Tailgate Parties & Family PicnicsGreat food. Great friends. Great memories. Discover easy food safety tips to help keep foodborne illness off the menu and make every gathering safe, fun and delicious. Date: Saturday, 7/18/26Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PMCost: $35 per personLocation: 501…

Join us for our next class, Dehydrating Basics- Ramen in a Jar, on Saturday, July 18th! In this hands-on class, UC Master Food Preservers of San Bernardino/Riverside will walk you through the basics of dehydrating vegetables and lead you through creating your very own jar of ramen.Day: Saturday, July…

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación,…

Got extra cucumbers or just love homemade pickles? In this beginner-friendly, one-hour class, UC Master Food Preservers share research-based guidance on making cucumber pickles safely at home. You'll explore several ways to preserve cucumbers, from quick refrigerator pickles to fermented pickles and shelf…

In this beginner-friendly, one-hour class, UC Master Food Preservers share research-based guidance on jams, jellies, preserves, conserves, and fruit butters. You'll learn how fruit, pectin, acid, sugar, and heat work together to create a gel, why tested recipes matter for quality and safety, and how to…

Are you interested in home food preservation?Join UC Master Food Preservers for a free, interactive session focused on safe, research-based methods for preserving food at home, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and more. Bring your questions about freezing, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting, canning, and…

Learn how to make sourdough starter. This class is a hands-on make & take experience. Come learn how to create a sourdough starter that can be used to make homemade sourdough bread and other baked goods.  You will also learn how to care for and maintain your starter for future bread…

If you are looking for ways to extend your harvest or take advantage of the produce from the Farmer’s Market, join us to learn how to extend the life of your tomatoes, peppers and zucchini into yearlong enjoyment. This class will cover the essential techniques of dehydration, freezing and canning low acid…

In this workshop, you will learn a simple, safe way to make Kombucha. You will learn how to nurture a SCOBY, and create a rhythm of fermentation for making Kombucha tea in your own kitchen. You will learn how to make your own unique Kombucha flavors with successful second fermentation practices. Please…

Join the Master Food Preservers in Oakhurst, CA to learn about what it is like to become a UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer. Find out how you can turn your passion for food preservation into education that makes a difference in the community. Additionally learn about making kombucha and kefir, and go home…