Learn about the tools you'll need to successfully dehydrate different foods and extend the life of your summer harvest! UC Master Food Preservers will discuss different techniques for dehydrating food at home. They will review tools, tips, and tricks for a successful dehydration process.
UC Master Food Preservers of Solano and Yolo Counties
A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
Whether savory, spicy or sweet, a sauce will make a basic food into a feast! Imagine pasta without a traditional sauce, meats or poultry on the grill without spicy or sweet BBQ sauce, ice cream or cheesecake without flavorful fruit or chocolate sauce!Sauces can easily transform a meal from ordinary to…
Make your own turkey broth from your holiday turkey. Is there anything more satisfying on a cold winter day than a bowl of homemade soup? In this hands-on pressure canning workshop, you will bring in your own homemade turkey broth, made in advance, from your holiday turkey (we send you a recipe)…
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 9:30-11 AM OLIVE CURING FOR FUN MG MARIE and MFP Learn to cure delicious olives in accordance to the Mediterranean tradition. MG Marie and advice from Master Food Preservers will explore three different curing methods, utilizing both salt curing and…
Treats & Time-Saving Tips for Low-Stress Holiday Fun! In this “entertaining” class, we’ll present a variety of easy homemade preserves and creative ways to use, present, and gift them. From cozy family/friend get-togethers to big festive parties, from mocktails to dessert, these recipes and ideas…
In this class basic pressure canning will be presented. You will learn how to safely can soups and stews for your winter meals. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.
Pickling is easy. Learn the ins and outs of canning pickles and other condiments. Basic boiling water and steam canning will be taught. Fun pickling recipes will be presented. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.
Salsa! There are so many different kinds. In this class basic waterbath and steam canning will be taught. We will have some creative recipes for canning salsas, peppers using some DIY spices mixes. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.
Canning summer vegetables is easy. Basic waterbath and steam canning will be taught in this class using fun recipes for tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.
