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Seven Ways to Preserve Citrus (February 2025)

February 2, 2025
Joy Agcongay, UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer Online Program Too many lemons, limes, or other citrus? California citrus season is here, and its the perfect time to explore creative ways to use every part of these versatile fruits so nothing goes to waste.
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Spotlight: Monica Benavides, Class of 2024 MFP Volunteer (February 2025)

February 2, 2025
Monica Benavides, UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer Online Program My name is Monica Benavides. I am a University of California Master Food Preserver, specifically affiliated with the Online Program. To give you an idea of why I became a MFP, I would like to share a bit about my life.
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Spotlight: Tim Long, Class of 2024 MFP Volunteer (January 2025)

January 6, 2025
Tim Long, UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer Online Program My name is Tim Long. I am a University of California Master Food Preserver, specifically affiliated with the Online Program. To give you an idea of how I got here in the program, I would like to share a bit about my life.
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Stockton Training Lab, June 28-30: Bobbie, Jyothika, Sue B, Tim, Daniel, Josefa, Sarah, Elena, Dierdre, and Ariel
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Online delivery program growing strong (January 2025)

January 6, 2025
Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Coordinator Online Program Are you an adult interested in helping others learn about home food preservation, have an Internet connection, and live in a county that does not offer a local UC Master Food Preserver Program?
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Newsletter naming contest update (January 2025)

January 6, 2025
Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Coordinator Online Program The UC Master Food Preserver Program is holding a contest to give the new monthly newsletter an official name and the deadline for name submissions has been extended to January 29.
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Food safety tips for the holidays (December 2024)

January 6, 2025
Tim Long, UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer Online Program This is the time of year we typically have family and friends gather to share food and celebrate the holidays. Just dont let foodborne illnesses become part of your celebrations.
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Pomegranate arils (Photo credit to author).
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Pomegranates: juicing, freezing, and making molasses

January 6, 2025
Henry Shaw, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer Pomegranate is a wonderful seasonal fruit that is available fresh in the late summer to early autumn, providing us with jewel-like arils that are as beautiful as they are flavorful.
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