Food Preparation

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Food Preservation Basics: Jams and Jellies - Online! 

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Aug 20, 2025

Preserving the summer harvest is fun, easy and safe when you know how to make jams and jellies. This online class will teach you a variety of recipes and techniques including water bath and steam canning. Master Food Preserver volunteers will walk you through the science and art of preserving these delicious…
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Sourdough Starter Workshop

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Sep 26, 2025

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…
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Central Sierra: Saucy Sauces - (in person Jackson)

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Aug 16, 2025

Whether savory, spicy or sweet, a sauce will make a basic food into a feast! Imagine pasta without a traditional sauce, meats or poultry on the grill without spicy or sweet BBQ sauce, ice cream or cheesecake without flavorful fruit or chocolate sauce!Sauces can easily transform a meal from ordinary to…
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Central Sierra: Tomato Tasting Contest | Amador

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Sep 6, 2025

The annual Master Gardener Tomato Tasting provides local home gardeners with an opportunity to show off their tomatoes in friendly competition. The contest is free to enter, with prizes for:Heaviest TomatoBest Tasting Red TomatoBest Tasting Non-Red TomatoBest Tasting Cherry TomatoTo enter, bring at least one…
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