For the last year I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect pickle – the sour kind with a serious kick. My search led me to some great pickles including Bubbies and McClure’s, but as good as they were, I still kept searching. When I came across this recipe it was like a light-bulb going off [...]
Tags: Canning·Dill·Pickles·Preserving·Spicy·Vegetables
As you may know, I have a longtime obsession with jams and jellies and am always looking for new, interesting, spreadable combinations. A resource that I always go to (and one of the most interesting cookbooks I own) is Mes Confitures, by Christine Ferber. Throughout the book, Ms. Ferber not only shares her secrets to [...]
Tags: Apricot·Canning·Honey·Jam·Preserving
I realize that this post seems a little unusual – pickled green beans?! I know, it isn’t something that sounds too exciting, but when I came across a Bloody Mary recipe that used these as a garnish, I knew that I needed to make them. The Bloody Mary recipe is coming soon – in the [...]
I’ve been knee deep in Meyer Lemons over the last week trying to use up the box I recently received as a gift. In my attempt to keep them as long as possible, I’m trying to find recipes that allow me to maintain the distinct flavor of these lemons long-term. Last week I made Preserved [...]
When life gives me lemons, I preserve them! I recently received a box of Meyer lemons as a gift and was excited about the possibilities – cakes, pies, tarts, marmalade – this was definitely the perfect gift for me! Meyer lemons are plump, smooth-skinned, sweeter than other lemons and have an aroma that has hints [...]
Tags: Fruit·Lemons·Preserving
