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Jamaican Ginger Beer Recipe

By now it should be apparent that I’m something of a ginger phene.  I mean in the past two weeks alone I’ve posted recipes...

Rhubarb and Ginger Spritzer

There’s a big misconception out there that we don’t have real seasons in Hawaii.  Sure, we have temperatures in the low 80s year round,...

Riivinkropsu – Grated Potato Casserole

This is a dish that can easily be made with simple leftovers in your fridge or pantry.  Did you know there's an ingredient-based recipe...

Shandy for One, Australian “Lemonade”

When I research foods from various countries I try to get my hands on as many cookbooks as I can… old, new, popular, obscure,...

Canning 101

Here’s the post I am going to refer you back to again and again. These are the basic steps in hot water bath canning...

Curried Green Zebras

The tomatoes! And while I'm on the subject of tomatoes...oh how I loved him (R.I.P). He was so beautiful, inside and out. Ahem. Ok, so...

Buttermilk Ricotta

I bet you thought you heard the last of my year's supply of butter-making didn't you? Yup, you thought I went through all that...

Homemade Feta

Some of you may remember my trip to Turkey last summer. I fell in love with the country, its people and their way of...

Can Jam September Round Up: Stone Fruit

I really just have to do this...just so you know. As I've been sitting at my computer reading and rounding-up throughout the week I...

Fiery Carrot Pickle

Fiery Carrot Pickle Adapted from At Home with Madhur Jaffrey 12 medium carrots, chopped into 3/4 inch pieces 1 cup Sri Lankan mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Directions: 1. Stir...