So you might have noticed my recent ‘obsession ‘with lemons. It is all actually out of concern for the lemon rind. You see, at work, we use quantities of fresh squeezed citrus but cannot find use for all the rinds. Crazy, I know. We use a fair bit at work and I bring some home …
Raspberry Chablis Jelly
I am in canning mode. I want to spend my morning canning produce and making jelly. The idea of pickles never seemed so much fun! All my jellies began with the first abundant round of blackberries. I was requested to make a very large jar of pure blackberry jelly for my Tall Dark and Handsome. …
Using the Harvest: Dill Vinegar
I have been admiring my dill plants for quite some time and today I was determined to make use of such a beautiful herb. Looking around while I snipped, I regretted that I had not planted more. Dill is a fantastic companion plant. It pairs well with cucumbers, beans, lettuce and carrots, among others. The leaves add a feathery texture and …
Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry Orange Relish, how do I love thee, let me count the ways… 1. Only 3 ingredients 2. High in antioxidants, vitamin C, 3. Cranberries have a natural antibacterial effect on the body 4. Bright flavors 5. Raw Food 6. Low processed food I could go on and on about why I love this. Not …
Stock Your Pantry with Grape Leaves
If you know me then you might know that I grew up not far from a large Greek community called Tarpon Springs. This influenced some of my food favorites growing up. Kalmata olives were more common than green or black olives, feta cheese is best when brined, Papa’s Greek salad is my favorite, and dolmades are …
Blackberry Jelly
Good News! I found my canning supplies and you missed the first 3 batches of blackberry jelly. I can also now share with you that 34 cups of berries makes lots of juice. In the past two weeks we have joined the schoolhouse group as people who own a historic schoolhouse. This is the most …
You-picks and Strawberry Preserves 101
Firstly, I am sad to share that I lost some of my favorite pictures of the berry picking and jamming venture to a computer crash. Luckily, those were the only thing lost. After some pain and suffering..... Strawberries. Growing up near Plant City, FL, I was pretty spoiled when it came to strawberries and maybe …
Nancy Warner 