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?
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.
I decided to spice things up by nestling vanilla beans and star anise in with the peaches. We felt that those spice notes would work great with the bourbon used in these lovelies.
You supplement the tomatoes with a healthy dose of sweet vegetables, herbs and spices-thus not minding the lack of vine-ripened sweetness in these late-season tomatoes. Each square equals a tablespoonful, what is often needed in stews and soups.
We are at the tail end of our tomato harvest, so we have been canning like crazy to preserve every last bit of our garden. Here is a step by step recipe and how to video on canning crushed tomatoes.
Fermented garlic dill pickles are a classic lacto-fermentation recipe. Zingy, zesty and delicious, these fermented cucumbers are a delicious probiotic snack or lunchtime complement. Easy to make and beautiful to watch ferment, get started today!
Marisa McClellan, of Food In Jars, talks about sugar’s role in canning, the purpose of acid, when a boiling water bath works and when it doesn’t and why, the advantages of canning in small batches, and more.
Phil Lorenz of Nectar Creek describes what goes into making mead and also what the process entails. A love of fermentation, bees, and agriculture led to the creation of his meadery.
This beginner jam tutorial walks you through jam making in both text and video. Create a gorgeous ruby-colored sweet/tart jam that is perfect for holiday gift giving or your Thanksgiving table.
Tammy's signature strawberry-coconut crackers leverage the starchy texture of coconut to transform a fruit leather into a crisp cookie. A delicious snack from The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook.
Fresh corn makes for a tasty chutney, along with yellow wax beans, green tomatoes and golden raisins. And Ball's hot jar mitt and OXO's corn cutter are great tools to have. With a nifty video.