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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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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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Applesauce for Chanukah (December 2024)

January 6, 2025
Paige Weisskirch, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer Discover the sweet tradition of applesauce for Chanukah, rooted in Eastern European Jewish history. Learn why it became a beloved latke topping and how to make your own, with tips on apple selection and preservation.
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Newsletter naming contest (December 2024)

January 6, 2025
Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Coordinator Online Program The UC Master Food Preserver Program is seeking submissions to give the new monthly newsletter an official name.
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Dehydrating zucchini for soup (November 2024)

December 5, 2024
Earl Weak, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer One of the most commonly grown backyard vegetables, zucchini, should not be overlooked in the role it can play in soups this Fall.
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It’s persimmon season (November 2024)

December 5, 2024
Henry Shaw and Marina Hsieh, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteers One of the treats of autumn is the arrival of persimmons. The coming months are the time to stock up and preserve this fruit for culinary adventures throughout the year.
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