Drinks
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...
Drinks
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,...
Recipes
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...
Drinks
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,...
Preserving Food
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...
Preserving Food
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...
Preserving Food
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...
Preserving Food
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...
Preserving Food
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...
Preserving Food
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...