Bountiful Berries: Berries are so delicious and versatile. Make freezer jam without the need for canning. Learn basic canning techniques to go beyond jam to make conserves, preserves and chutney. Learn how to freeze cranberries and other berries to enjoy them year-round.
Condiments make the world go round. BBQ sauces, hot sauces, sweet and sour sauces, Asian condiments. We will teach boiling water canning including waterbath and atmospheric steam canning while sharing fun condiment recipes. Take them home and fill your pantry with the condiments your family loves.
In this demonstration, presented by UCCE Master Food Preservers of Orange County (https://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/), you will learn how to safely preserve pickles using the fermentation method.
Did you know certain areas of San Bernardino and Riverside County are in a fruit fly quarantine? Join the San Bernardino/Riverside County Master Food Preservers to learn some quick and easy ways to preserve citrus.
Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers for their monthly general Q&A session. A panelist of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions, share their tips and encourage you to safely preserve food at home.
Join the UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County for this in-person evening. Earnest Spencer of S&L Gourmet Sausages will demonstrate everything you need to know to make, cook and preserve fresh sausage at home. A tasting will be included.
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.
Entering your preserved food in the El Dorado County Fair adds excitement to the process. You may not be able to predict your competition, but knowing what judges are looking for increases your chances of bringing home a blue ribbon.