UCCE Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County

Another example of..."just because it seals, doesn't mean it's safe!" See that little string? It was caught between the jar rim and lid sealing compound. In a c...ouple months, this Aspergillus mold grew! Do not scrape off mold and think it is safe to eat, throw it all away! Thanks to Becky Reid for sharing these pictures. See more

Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom... Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County as they share recipes and tips for preparing gifts from the kitchen. Persimmons, cranberries, dried peppers, spice blends, flavored salts, apples and herbs will shine as the basis for gift ideas with suggestions on sharing ideas on how to use them in meals. The class ends with creative packaging suggestions to showcase your delicious gifts. Free, Registration required. https://ucanr.zoom.us//tJwrdO-urTsvHdy9v13yx_hgMzSqX3jA-8pF to register any time before and during the class. You will receive the link to the session in the registration confirmation email.

Ask a UC Master Food Preserver - Live! Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online via Zoom... UC Master Food Preservers invite you to an Ask a UC Master Food Preserver Q&A session with an emphasis on dehydrating. We'll have a team of dehydrating gurus for you to learn from, but they're also happy to answer any other food preservation questions. Join us and tell us what you've been preserving as the fall gardening season winds down; let's chat! Free, Registration required. https://ucanr.zoom.us//tJcpdOChqj0uH9aQw3Omoqk-OLoyfwK1KgHe to register any time before and during the session. You will receive the link to the session in the registration confirmation email.

Lemon-Sage Wine Mustard It is time to start working on some condiments for the holidays. This mustard is great for a meat and cheese tray, sandwiches, and is great on fish! Read and download the recipe here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs/files/312443.pdf

The Holidays will soon be upon us and you can start preparing now! Can your own cranberry sauce, either crushed or whole berry ahead of time. Treat your famil...y to cranberry sauce that does not come out of a can. It's so much better. https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_02/cran_sauce.html Have any questions? Ask us! :D

Wishing you pumpkin spice and everything nice today. Happy Halloween!

Cranberry-orange infused vinegar. Great for a nice seasonal vinaigrette. Add some pomegranate seeds, too! Picture courtesy of youngcrochet Here is the recipe, includes a marinade recipe: https://ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs/files/312442.pdf

Join us this Wednesday evening for a live online class: Pears & Fall Fruit. Whether you have your own trees or made a trip to your local farmers market, you may have too many to eat. How can you preserve them to enjoy throughout the year? Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County for a series of quick demos highlighting several fall fruit products. Our panelists are ready to answer your questions. Free! Go to http://sacmfp.ucanr.edu/Monthly_Demonstrations/ to register and receive the link to the session.

OLIVES! Here is a great publication on curing olives. Lots of information, step-by-step instructions, and recipes. Download it here: https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/Details.aspx

It's salmon time...want to can some of those fish? Our Oregon extension is having an online class.