Preserving Food

Lemon squash jam

I have a confession to make. Even tho i grow a lotta cucurbits, i don't grow these. I used to grow them. but to be...

Alliums

is it me... or do alliums always seem like they're having a raucous good time? Maybe it's the hair. Take note all you can jammers and...

Carrot Pickle

The roots, the roots, the roots are on fire the roots, the roots, the roots are on fire the roots, the roots, the roots are on...

Jam on it: steamed walnut bread

There’s probably a few of you around here now privy to the fact that i love me an old-fashioned dessert. and i love me...

My favorite granola

Now that i have all ya'lls attention, I'mma give you this: My favorite granola adapted and embellished from a myriad of sources and perfected over...

5 spice kumquat chutney

This is the last of my 10 pound batch – ordered from here quite some time ago. as you may know, i love kumquats, those...

Quince in Rose Syrup

Lest you think i'm a cool cat. i thought i'd share this with you, an email i sent to julia of what julia ate...

Plum Noir (jam)

It was a dark and windy night, soon after the horizon overtakes the sun and the sky becomes gloomy with defeat. a lone fox...

Spring things

It's springing around here! the coyotes are howling at night - the garlic is popping, the rhubarb...forgettaboutit! the blueberry frame's shoulder is broken. the wicked...

Can jam may round-up: Asparagus

I was in a real pickle about where to post all these amazing asparagus recipes this month. should i post them here with all the...