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Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine

By Eliot, on June 24th, 2023%

Today’s TLC Book Tour Stop features Everything is Fine by Cecilia Rabess. While Jess, the main character, may not be able to partake of this jam, strawberries are a theme to her relationship with her boyfriend. Read on to find out more as Jess navigates her way through early adulthood in a pivotal time of social upheaval. . . . → Read More: Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine

A Very Berry Good Time

By Eliot, on June 30th, 2019%

Summers are always hectic and it’s been a while since we went berry picking. Strawberries were numero uno on my list this summer but, alas, strawberry season came and went without us picking any (but the few meager ones from our own bed).

I was determined to not miss the rest of the berry seasons.

. . . → Read More: A Very Berry Good Time

Spiced Apple Beer Jelly

By Eliot, on December 6th, 2017%

Did the summer fruit season pass you by? Do you need a quick and unusual gift for your beer snob? Heck, need a gift for anyone that loves deliciousness? You don’t need any summer fruit for this jelly…just beer and apple cider. . . . → Read More: Spiced Apple Beer Jelly

Blueberry Bonanaza

By Eliot, on July 13th, 2017%

Another two-fer today: Blueberry Syrup and Blueberry Butter from the same recipe. . . . → Read More: Blueberry Bonanaza

Drying Cherries

By Eliot, on July 29th, 2015%

During a recent Cook the Books foray into Robin Mather’s The Feast Nearby, I had earmarked many, many recipes to try during the growing season.

One of these recipes (or rather a “How To” guide) was dehydrating cherries.

I love dried cherries and can snack on them often. I love baking recipes that call for . . . → Read More: Drying Cherries

Oktoberfest Beer Mustard with Charcuterie for #10DaysofTailgate

By Eliot, on September 22nd, 2014%

Can up some beer mustard for gifts (or your next tailgate). . . . → Read More: Oktoberfest Beer Mustard with Charcuterie for #10DaysofTailgate

Tomato Jam

By Eliot, on August 23rd, 2014%

We are picking tomatoes daily. Be prepared, dear reader, for lots of tomato recipe.

I am going to start out with the best one ever: Tomato Jam. If you have a garden, visit farmers markets, or belong to a CSA, you must have this book: The Preservation Kitchen by Paul Virant.

I have . . . → Read More: Tomato Jam

Sweet Sriracha Pickles

By Eliot, on August 13th, 2014%

I was inspired by pickled dirt.

Truly. I pickled some chard stems a while back and my mother assessed that they tasted like “pickled dirt.”

OK, so the pickled chard was an acquired taste but that pickling liquid was da’ bomb! I made up some of this sweet-hot brine and threw in some cukes . . . → Read More: Sweet Sriracha Pickles

Canning Round-Up

By Eliot, on August 10th, 2014%

Here’s a round-up of what’s been canned and preserved at EE plus you cannot live without this book…. . . . → Read More: Canning Round-Up

Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes

By Eliot, on July 13th, 2014%

What happens when you plant excess dill for the pollinators and black swallow caterpillars?

You have a boatload of dill to harvest and you make pickles.

What happens when your beautiful and loaded Roma cherry tomato plant mysteriously gets the roots eaten? (Thank you so much little pocket gopher.)

You dry your tears and make . . . → Read More: Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes

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