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?
Turn those hard, astringent quinces into a sweet, dense paste with a wonderful floral flavor that provides the perfect foil for cheese, especially Manchego, it's traditional counterpart.
Pickling asparagus yields an out of this world flavor that must be tasted to be believed. Give this easy way to preserve the unique, fresh taste of late spring a try. Also, fun with kids!
Now is the time to make this delectable sweet, spiced, savory tomato jam. It's great on burgers, with lamb kabobs and a million other ways. And it's EASY to make - you don't even have to peel the tomatoes or remove the seeds...
Don't throw those garlic scapes away! They're delicious and make perfect pesto. This simple recipe combines them with herbs (and nuts and cheese, of course!) for even more flavor. And you can freeze any extra, too.
