Making Homemade Butter
I have been making homemade butter for over a decade. It’s always interesting to see the variety of internet information on the subject, but let me tell you a secret.…
Read moreBoozy Fruit: The Oldest Preserves (Brandied Plums)
You have to love seasonal eating! It begins with the absence of a fruit or and vegetable–that you are starting (achingly) to miss. Then, a few juicy berries (or milky…
Read moreHomemade Peach Mustard
With a little kick, a little sweetness and a little crunch, homemade peach mustard is perfect for sandwiches, meat or veggie glaze or pretzel dipping. Sometimes there’s nothing like homemade. …
Read morePreserved Lemons
I just began my second batch of preserved lemons. The first was started right before Thanksgiving, aged a month, then quickly began to disappear. Preserved lemons are salty, lemony, flavor…
Read moreOrange Cranberry Chutney — Winter Preserving
Every year, I try to increase my local eating–so this year I did a lot of canning! It was so much fun and the only downside was the fact that…
Read moreExtra Milk? Make Homemade Feta Cheese
Making Homemade Feta Cheese is a fun and tasty project. Perfect if you have extra milk or just want a fun experience! Last week I made homemade feta cheese. …
Read moreOrganic Strawberry Syrup and Pancakes (or…)
It’s strawberry season! And after two years of modest harvests the fields are overflowing–what a welcome sight! And so I bought 4 cases from my CSA. For the detail oriented,…
Read moreViolet Jelly to Celebrate Spring
One of the first signs of spring is wild violets! Reveal in the season by making 4-ingredient Violet Jelly! Spring is late again–which makes it even more welcome! Violets will…
Read moreCaramel-y Milk Jam (or Dulce de Leche)
Milk jam. Or Dulce de Leche. Now eating milk jam sounds truly wholesome… almost cozy… a treat spooned out of a vintage jar at a farmhouse table. Dulce de Leche,…
Read moreEasiest Homemade Vinegar
Leftover wine may be an oxymoron, but it’s great for making homemade vinegar. Complete instructions here including special tips for keeping homemade apple cider vinegar from molding. It started with…
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