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Ghee

There have been a few inquiries about my ghee making procedure, so here goes... But first I have to say that even I cannot believe...

Lavender Syrup

Isn't this gorgeous? Don’t hate me, but I was there! Talk about paradise: If you’ve been over here lately, then you know that M and...

Ramp ‘n Ricotta Gnudi

Ramps in the northeast are the first sign of spring’s abundance. Since my initial taste a few years back, not just of them, but of harvesting them...

Sour Cherries: Two Classic Preserves

You need to run, run I tell you! Get to your closest farm, stand, market or u-pick and get yourself some sour cherries. Now!...

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...

Hot Damn Chile Pickle!

My tomatoes might have been a little worse for wear after my 3 week absence, most of them took a suicide leap that ended...

Pumpkin Marmalade

Can I just tell you? It’s 7:30am on a gorgeous Sunday morning in October and I've been up for a while… Believe it or not...

Straight Up Greengage Jam

Finally! Whew! I didn't think I would be gone this long. But on Labor Day weekend, I had a few friends over to a...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Don't know how to cook Brussels sprouts to make them tasty? Brussels sprouts do not enjoy an "enviable" reputation. They have such a bad reputation...