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5 Spice Kumquat Chutney

Kumquats always make me think of places far, far, east – places I've never been. Chinese 5 spice powder, or some variation of it,...

Nectarine Preserves With Summer Savory & White Pepper

I've got a confession to make. I'm a butt girl. That's right. The juicier the better. ...peachy little butts that is. I'm not picky...

Spring Turnip Pickle

Even though we're basically farmers ourselves, I can't help but go to area farmers markets whenever I can. That is the one consolation prize...

Raspberry Rose Jam

Raspberry Rose Jam 2 & 3/4 pounds raspberries (organic if you can) 3 & 3/4 cups sugar juice of one medium lemon 1 & 1/2 ounces rose water 1/2 pint or smaller...

Can Amongst Yourselves

It’s true confession time. I haven’t canned a damn thing since I put a bunch of rhubarb in jars back in early June. There,...

Whole Pickled Blueberries

Did you ever wish a blueberry was a tomato? Probably not. Perhaps if you’ve had to become as familiar with late season blight as...

Sweet n’ Spicy Lemon Pickle

Not all pickles have vinegar in them. That may be a surprise to some of you, and for sure a lot of pickles have...

Rhubeena

Yes, I'm still workin' on preserving all that rhubarb... This is a new one for me and I'm quite excited about it. The very cool...

Quince in Rose Syrup

I wanted to preserve the wonderfully alluring nature of quince to enjoy throughout the year without a whole heck-of-a-lot of embellishment. I looked to...

North Indian Lime Pickle

During citrus season, I become a pickle making machine. I know marmalade is the flavor of the month for most, but my year’s meals...