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Pear Compote with Port

By Inger Nov 7, 2025 Condiments, Preserving & More, Fruits & Vegetables 9 Comments
Pear Compote with Port

Almost like a grown-up applesauce, Pear Compote with Port combines pears and dried fruit for a tasty fall side.  Can be canned too! I think children are on to something. …

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Cranberry Salsa

By Inger Nov 3, 2025 Appetizers, Condiments, Preserving & More, Cooking & Recipes 9 Comments
Cranberry Salsa

This cranberry salsa is bright, fresh and flavorful.  Serve it with chips, as a side for meats, or on cream cheese for a tasty appetizer. Recently I had a fun…

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Five Ingredient Homemade Caramel Dip (or Syrup)

By Inger Jul 12, 2025 Condiments, Preserving & More, Desserts & Snacks 14 Comments
Five Ingredient Homemade Caramel Dip (or Syrup)

With just five ingredients, and ready in 10 minutes, this homemade caramel syrup (or dip) is fun, quick, and easy. Perfect for sundaes, dunking apples, topping pancakes and more. Caramel…

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Cranberry Orange Marmalade

By Inger Mar 22, 2025 Condiments, Preserving & More 16 Comments
Cranberry Orange Marmalade

This Cranberry Orange Marmalade is bright and sweet with less bitterness due to a special recipe secret. Marmalade is a classic sweet condiment, ranking somewhere between jams and fruit curd…

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Quick Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

By Inger Nov 9, 2024 Condiments, Preserving & More, Cooking & Recipes 6 Comments
Quick Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

With a bright, tart flavor, and overtones of herbs and garlic, Quick Pickled Cherry Tomatoes are perfect for salads or charcuterie boards! This year I had a fun problem. With…

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Raspberry Curd

By Inger Apr 15, 2024 Condiments, Preserving & More, Cooking & Recipes, Desserts & Snacks 3 Comments
Raspberry Curd

Bright, fruity and rich, Raspberry Curd is a tasty and special topping. Spread it on graham crackers, layer a cake and more. Is there anything quite like the bright, sweet-tart…

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Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs

By Inger Jan 6, 2024 Condiments, Preserving & More 21 Comments
Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs

Crunchy and savory Italian Bread Crumbs are a staple in the kitchen.  Use as a binder, breading or to add flavor and crunch! Bread crumbs are an important player in…

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Sugared Cranberries

By Inger Nov 18, 2023 Christmas, Condiments, Preserving & More 9 Comments
Sugared Cranberries

Cranberries are great for eating AND decorating. These sugared cranberries are easy to make for a perfect holiday garnish. Cranberries are so important for the holidays.  Besides being the main…

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Cranberry Curd

By Inger Oct 16, 2023 Condiments, Preserving & More, Cooking & Recipes 7 Comments
Cranberry Curd

Bright, tart, and creamy, Cranberry Curd is a holiday treat that can be used to fill cakes, stir into yogurt, top cookies and more. I am a serious fruit curd…

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Canned Pears in White Wine Syrup

By Inger Sep 8, 2023 Condiments, Preserving & More, Fruits & Vegetables 19 Comments
Canned Pears in White Wine Syrup

Sweet and fruity, with a nuanced flavor from wine, ginger and vanilla, Canned Pears in White Wine is a fun way to have summer all year! In the balmy late…

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Meet the Author

Inger Wilkerson Photo I'm Inger and I'm raising a family in the suburbs while trying to live a natural life. This means preparing local organic foods (but don't ask me to give up coffee), growing fun fruits and veggies (except when my CSAs do it better), and keeping a wishlist that includes backyard geese. Life conflicts? Reluctant kids? Living Naturally is an art!

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