Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is just the thing you'll be wanting on those rainy, cold winter nights when all you want to do is stay in your cozy house and enjoy a nice snack.
One of the finest mushrooms in the forest, Dusky Wax Cap Mushrooms, hygrophorus camarophyllus can be found in northern North America and throughout Northern Europe. They are in season now, and work really well in Asian recipes.
Gooseberries are ready now - these funny little berries with a tough tart exterior and a sweet soft interior are sometimes difficult to use. But pair them with a little cardamom and they are ready to pair with things both sweet and savory.
Jam isn't normally what you think of when you have a pile of nectarines to use up, but this jam is well worth the effort and will have you dreaming of summer all winter long.
When you have more plums than you can eat, make some of this jam. The addition of licorice and star anise intensifies the plum flavor, making this an excellent jam for eating with your morning oatmeal or yogurt, or serving up over ice cream & crepes
A slightly spicy, smoky, savory & creamy with a hint of garlic that is the perfect fix for those savory snack cravings - without the guilt. This is health food! Use as a sandwich spread, cracker dip, pita filler...you can't go wrong on this one.
Canning tomatoes used to mean a hot messy boiling water bath to remove the skins. Not anymore. There's a much easier, faster, more efficient way. You'll want to run to the farmer's market to buy another box of tomatoes just to try this!
Take advantage of the abundance of mint in your garden, grill up some of that overflowing zucchini - and eggplant if you have it - and then make this Lemon Mint Yogurt Dip for a tasty appetizer plate.
Here's a ketchup to add an extra addictive kick to your summer burgers and fries. Easy to make and delicious, you'll be enjoying this at your BBQs all summer long.
