Strawberries

By Jodi Bay, UC Master Gardener of San Diego County  “There’s nothing quite like the taste of a beautiful summer strawberry.” – William Katt Sweet and delectable, strawberries are many things to many people: a savory treat, a flavor that brings back summer memories, a food rich in anti-oxidants, or a fun way to introduce […]

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Feeding culinary heritage celebrations from around the globe

By Barb Sands (This article originally appeared in the December 14, 2014 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) How do you celebrate your family holiday and heritage at this time of the year? Perhaps your traditions were handed down over generations, may have been shared from families overseas, or may have been adapted depending on […]

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San Diego’s master food preservers explain how to make the most of homegrown produce

With a focus on food safety, 20 program grads offer instruction and demonstrations, answer questions for public By Carol Golden (This article originally appeared in the October 16, 2024 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) You’ve probably heard of master gardeners, the volunteers with horticultural training offered by universities who then go out into their […]

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