As I typed this I kept typing out cheeries instead of cherries. That might be a subconscious reaction to how these make me feel. Juicy red orbs that are delicately sweet but distinctively briny. These beautiful cherries came to me from Washington state. Now I have cherry trees growing in my yard in Vermont, but …
Low Sugar Peach Jam
Late summer means steamy days, swimming holes, and the juice of fresh, ripe fruit dripping down your chin. The sweetest fruits of summer must be peaches, with their halo of fuzz and tender flesh that melts into pulpy syrup in your mouth. Last week I received a glorious box of Washington peaches at my door, …
Get Hooked On Canning
Careful! canning can become one fierce addiction! After all, my canning addiction launched this little business. Maybe you have an over flowing garden, maybe you like the idea of stocking up your own pantry, maybe you want to make a few gifts… Get yourself hooked on canning! Throw yourself a preservation party! Sweet Preservation has some …
Wine Jelly Poached Pears
Poached pears are sophisticated, decadent and very do-able. With only 3 ingredients including the fruit, these pears will stun your guests. The color of wine jelly poached pears are extraordinary and the taste sublime. Poaching pears is not hard, but requires a little bit of attention to make them perfectly. I occasionally baste the pears …
My Favorite White Fruit Cake
Tis the season for fruit cake. Seriously, Fruit Cake! I know that you have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the yearly fruitcake. Knowing that it is so popular, you will be happy to know that this recipe makes 3 loaves!! In fact I’ve had fruit cake on the brain since August. It is almost …