Food Preservation

Make your preserved foods into delightful gifts.  The workshop will show you how to take jars of jam, salsa, pickles, dried fruits, herbs, and more and turn them into charming, ready-to-give gifts. From seasoning blends and soup mixes to decorative jar toppers, this class highlights simple ways to…

Have you ever wondered how to cure and preserve your own olives?  Please join UC Master Food Preservers as we explain the ways to remove the bitterness from olives to make them edible: lye cure, dry salt cure, water cure, brine cure and fermented. We will demonstrate the start of several processes. Long…

This class will demonstrate the reasons for preserving food and methods for safe freeze-drying and dehydrating.Skills to be taught:the fundamentals of basic food safety techniques for preservationthe benefits of freeze-drying and dehydratingthe drying times for each method for various foodsthe different…

Preserve the best of our summer fruits. In this class we will demonstrate various ways to preserve stone fruit; canned fruit, softspreads, dessert sauces, bbq sauces, salsas, and more. Come join the fun!

Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live conversation rooted in safety and a culture of prevention. Bring your questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and more. This is more than a one-way Q&A. It is a chance to swap stories, compare notes…

Join the UC Master Food Preservers for our "Spring into Preserving" workshop on May 23, serving residents across our multi-county region. This three-hour demonstration-style class will showcase how to capture the peak flavors of the season for fruits like strawberries, rhubarb, and cherries, and spring herbs…

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on safe, research-based methods to preserve cherries, including dehydration, pickling, and canning techniques. What’s featured in this classOverview of common cherry varieties and how to select fruit for…

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, deshidratación…

Got Tomatoes? Master Gardener/Master Food Preserver Jenny Ever wondered what you can do with all those tomatoes you’ve grown? Wanted to make a sauce for pasta or pizza? Or just have a jar of your own tomatoes for your family recipe instead of using a store-bought can? There are many ways to preserve…

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on research-based freezing methods that protect food quality and safety.You’ll learn how freezing works, why it preserves food, and how to freeze and thaw foods properly to prevent foodborne illness and quality…