Master Food Preservers

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

Don't let those pumpkins go to waste. Here are several easy ways to preserve them.
https://tinyurl.com/pumpkinpreserves

09/18/2026

Get ready for the weekend with this sweet treat.

This Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones recipe is the perfect way to celebrate pumpkin season. Made with simple ingredients, you'll have homemade delicious pumpkin scones in no time! In case you didn't know, one of Starbucks'

09/18/2026

The Canyon Master Gardeners will be at the Nampa Public Library on Wednesday, September 23, presenting a FREE class on Seed Saving.
Register at bit.ly/4qBhy6D

09/16/2026

Our friends at University of Idaho Extension, Canyon County Master Gardeners are having a fall plant sale! Link here: https://canyon-county-master-gardeners.square.site/

09/16/2026

When you have to have it...make it yourself!

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte - this copycat of a Starbucks favorite for just 190 calories. Made with real pumpkin , real vanilla and cashew milk

09/15/2026

Are you a fan of broccoli sprouts? If so, check YO refrigerator for this recall in our area. https://tinyurl.com/brocsproutrecall

09/13/2026

When it's just a tad too early for this seasonal occurrence.

09/06/2026

🍅 One Last Taste of Summer

This Labor Day weekend feels a little more like fall than summer! 🍂

As the cooler days start to settle in, it’s a good reminder to save a little of summer while we still can. Tomatoes, peaches, peppers, corn, fresh herbs — freeze it, can it, or dry it and enjoy those summer flavors when winter arrives.

What taste of summer are you saving for later? 🍑

Resources:

🍑 University of Idaho Extension — Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications/pnw-0214

🥫 National Center for Home Food Preservation — Home Food Preservation
https://nchfp.uga.edu/

　

09/02/2026

2026 Fair Volunteers

Thank you to ALL the volunteers who helped with the Western Idaho Fair this year! We had a great year. We couldn't have done it without you!

Here are photos from just one of the many activities we helped with or hosted. Kristin Lambson, taught the basic canning Culinary 101 class and Toki Pagoulatus and Kelli Wade volunteered at the Food Safety Booth.