Events for UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra

Basic Methods for Using Home Canning to Make Jams & Jellies Are you interested in learning home food preservation techniques, but don't know where to start? We'll teach you how! Come join us for this live demonstration and using home canning equipment and basic methods. Our UC Master Food Preservers…

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…

Transform the seasonal bounty of your garden (or the local farmer’s market) into vibrant, crunchy, and tangy delights that last all year long! Whether you are a gardening enthusiast looking to manage a harvest or a food lover eager to create custom condiments, this class will cover the essential techniques…

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…

Pickled Perfection: Techniques for Preserving Fruits and VegetablesTransform the seasonal bounty of your garden (or the local farmer’s market) into vibrant, crunchy, and tangy delights that last all year long! Whether you are a gardening enthusiast looking to manage a harvest or a food lover eager to create…

Join us as we pickling both vegetables and fruits using both water bath canned and refrigerator pickles. Condiments will also be discussed in this class to add that special touch for BBQ and sandwich season. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.

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…

Salsa and pepper jelly are very popular products for canning. They are great for a quick appetizer, are very portable, and make great gifts. Let us show you how to preserve these products safely. In this class we will show basic boiling water canning methods, and provide some great, tested recipes to get you…

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…

Applesauce & Apple Juice Canning Workshop.  Join us for a hands-on make-and-take workshop where you will learn the basics of boiling water canning while turning fresh Apple Hill apples into delicious applesauce and apple juice. Each participant will prepare and safely can two pints of applesauce and…

Learn to build an enviable party board The holidays will soon be here. In this fun class we will present ideas and some recipes for your holiday party boards - canned goodies to impress your guests, flavored nuts, tasty, dehydrated produce, and spice mixes for dips and spreads. This class is suitable…

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…

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…

Learn to save money, time, and stress with homemade "TV dinners." Imagine .....a delicious and nutritious dinner you can pull out of your freezer, cook, and serve without the fuss and all the prep! When you make and use freezer meals regularly, you’ll save money, time and the stress of having to plan…