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?
Take advantage of the season's last tomatoes and make salsa. This recipe is simple but tasty, with nice heat and tangy taste. You can enjoy the bounty of summer well into the winter months.
I've always wanted to make prickly pear jelly, but never had the opportunity until now. This recipe is something I developed based on my experience with canning over the past several years. The jelly it produces is beautiful and tasty.
Armenian (or Himalayan) Blackberry is categorized as one of the true terrors of invasive plant species, but the berries are so sweet and tart, that they make outstanding jams and jellies.
The Santa Rosa plum is rich and tangy, with soft flesh and a nice floral character. It’s yellow on the inside and red or purple on the outside. They tend to be smaller than commercially available plums, so require a little more work to make jam.