Monthly Newsletter

February 2025

Welcome to the fourth edition of UC Master Food Preserver Program’s monthly newsletter. Our mission is to extend culturally appropriate, research-based practices for preserving food in the home.

Each month, you’ll receive recipes, how-tos, and inspiration straight to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing and feel free to reply with any food preservation questions.

Seven Ways to Preserve Citrus

Too many lemons, limes, or other citrus? California citrus season is here, and it’s the perfect time to explore creative ways to use every part of these versatile fruits so nothing goes to waste.

Citrus peels, juice — and even leaves — can be preserved in a variety of ways for long-term storage and future use throughout the year.

Spotlighted: Monica Benavides, Class of 2024

"The most valuable thing I've learned in this program is that I can preserve food with confidence, and I can teach others to do the same. The research-based practices I have learned in this program give me that confidence."

Past Event Recordings Now On Demand

Recordings of events put on by the UC Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program are now available on the statewide website: Past Online Events Page. Below is a link to the slide deck presented in our recent Preserving Pomegranate: Juice, Jam, and Molasses class.

Learn to Preserve Pomegranates

Your Citrus FAQs – Answered

Frequently asked questions like "Why do recipes call for bottled lemon juice when preserving?" and more!

Learn the Answers

Newsletter Naming Contest – We need your Opinion!

The UC Master Food Preserver Program received 34 submissions for the newsletter naming contest. After a careful internal, anonymous review, three finalists have been identified:

Well Preserved
Preserve and Protect
Save the Season

Please use the button to the right to vote on the finalists (by February 28).

The winning name will be announced in March’s issue. The individual that submitted the winning name will receive a collection of food preservation booklets (up to a $50 value).

Cast Your Vote

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Upcoming Online Events (Register via: https://mfp.ucanr.edu/Events/)

Ask a MFP - Live Q&A

February 5, 7:00PM PST

Preserving Citrus: Sweet Citrus Spreads

February 9, 2:00PM PST

Preserving Citrus: Sweet Treats and Everyday Eats

February 18, 6:30PM PST