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?
Using a food dehydrator is an excellent way to preserve foods from foraging or the garden. Often times I am left with only so much room in my freezer, so dehydrating is a great way to store food.
Lemons are among the most productive fruit trees, and many can bear fruit for nearly half the year. One tree can produce far more lemons than a family can readily use. That is, unless you make an effort to utilize all this sour fruit has to offer.
Crispy Dried Garlic - an awesome condiment that can be served to garnish food such as soup, pasta, roasted vegetables or anything that you'd use garlic for.
Creating your own artisanal seasoning elevates any home cooked meal to a 4+ star dining experience. A simple ingredient combined with small amounts of sea salt can go a long way from the first bite to aftertaste.
When faced with an abundance of fiddleheads in the spring, here is a way to preserve them to enjoy any time of the year without losing their exquisite flavour.
This treat is not for the faint of heart. It is powerful stuff; sweet yet bitter, tough yet tender. Not for mindless snacking - it asks, perhaps even demands, to be savored. We chose grapefruit but you can choose whatever citrus your heart desires.
