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?
Combine two beloved fall crops in this scarlet-hued cranberry applesauce. An easy preserving project for beginners. Perfect for your Hanukkah latkes. A family favorite!
Quick-pickled radish wedges with ginger and rice wine vinegar. Great for salads, sandwiches or adding to rice bowls. A quick and easy refrigerator pickled perfect for spring.
We like using this jam for pork and venison roasts. It's also really nice on ice cream. Red currants are tart, so they need some help to sweeten them up. The blood orange and raspberries add some sweet while marrying well with tart.
A classic version of Thanksgiving cranberry sauce flavored with ginger and orange. Make now while cranberries are in season and can for the holidays! Also delicious with sharp cheeses.
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.