UC Master Food Preserver Program

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Whey cheese
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Whey Better Cheese

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Aug 14, 2025

Unlock the secrets of homemade cheese in this class designed for beginners and curd nerds alike with the UCCE Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties! You’ll learn the step-by-step process of turning fresh milk into delicious, handcrafted cheese using simple ingredients and time…
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On-Line Ask a Master Food Preserver - August 2025

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Aug 13, 2025

Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers for a general Q&A session. A panel of volunteers will be available to answer your questions, share their tips and encourage you to safely preserve food at home.August is hosted by San Bernardino/Riverside County.  Volunteers will lead a brief…
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Chile Pepper
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Preserving the Chile Pepper Harvest

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Jul 17, 2025

 The chile pepper harvest is coming! Their season is short so you’ll want to stock up on this New Mexico favorite.Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties for a workshop on these beloved chiles. Learn how to find the chiles locally; how to safely prepare and store…
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tomato tasting
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Central Sierra: Tomato Tasting Contest | Amador

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Sep 6, 2025

The annual Master Gardener Tomato Tasting provides local home gardeners with an opportunity to show off their tomatoes in friendly competition. The contest is free to enter, with prizes for:Heaviest TomatoBest Tasting Red TomatoBest Tasting Non-Red TomatoBest Tasting Cherry TomatoTo enter, bring at least one…
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