Join Rio's UC Master Preserver in a workshop where you'll learn how to make your own sourdough starter using science-backed techniquesRio Vista's UC Master Preserver is back to teach us in a new 🥖 Sourdough Starter DIY Workshop – Craft Your Own Culture.Discover the magic of naturally leavened bread in a…
Learn about the tools you'll need to successfully dehydrate different foods and extend the life of your summer harvest! UC Master Food Preservers will discuss different techniques for dehydrating food at home. They will review tools, tips, and tricks for a successful dehydration process.
A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
Want to stock your pantry with tomatoes without canning? This class covers how to preserve tomatoes safely using dehydration, freezing, and pickling. It even shows you how to use leftover skins! Learn convenient techniques and some delicious recipes to use your preserved tomatoes. This is the…
Enjoy your bountiful tomato harvest all year long! This class will guide you through preparing tomatoes, making tested recipes for basic tomato sauce, marinara sauce, and tomato jam. You'll learn how to preserve them with boiling water and pressure canning processes. Good for beginning…
Join us on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a family friendly program exploring different ways to extend sun-kissed summertime fruits: grapes, strawberries, and watermelon, by freezing, dehydrating, and canning.
If you’ve ever thought about putting organic waste to work, join us for a program all about composting! UC Master Gardener Teresa Lavell will lead a beginner’s talk about composting basics. Get your questions answered by an expert! Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-with-soil-on…
A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
Learn how to safely prepare, freeze, and dehydrate fresh strawberries to enjoy their sweet flavor long after the season ends. This session will cover best practices for handling and storing berries to preserve quality and reduce waste.