Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers

February Lemon Workshop: Welcome Tennessee, Canada and Brazil! On Saturday February 20 the Master Food Preservers of San Joaquin County presented a zoom workshop with two recipes that will use up some of the bountiful lemons available during this time of year. Over 100 people attended.

Our January 2022 Workshop is all about Citrus. We have a few new recipes to share. Our workshop date is January 15 at 10:00 am. Please visit our Facebook page for registration information! AVOID FOOD WASTE: USE THE ENTIRE LEMON! Awhile back we wrote about how to stop food waste.

Covid-19 has changed the way we communicate, the way we meet with friends and family and the way we teach and learn. Across our county and the state, teachers have learned to be creative, even more than before, and conduct all their classes using virtual media.

STOP FOOD WASTE There is nothing that makes me feel more guilty than cleaning out the refrigerator and tossing food that has been kept too long or has visible signs of spoilage. Thanks to Jim and Sue Farr for this article on preventing food waste.

FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR COOKING POULTRY In an attempt to eat healthier, many have switched to eating more poultry and seafood and less red meat. Nothing against red meat, I love a good thick charbroiled steak, especially on special occasions when one might go out for dinner.