Blackberry Mojito Jam
Shae took off for the Alaskan Interior and left me, Spike, the porcupine, in charge of her blog. When she […]
You’ll Have to Ask Spike
I’ll be away for three weeks and I’ve decided to leave the porcupine in charge. He’s an industrious dude, perfectly
Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup
I was thrilled to get this month’s Can Jam assignment — tomatoes all the way, chosen by my buddy Julia
California Capers (Pickled Nasturtium Seeds)
This is my favorite kind of canning project — making something wonderful (and a little bit quirky) from a plant, bush, or tree that we live with every day.
Drink This Beer
Today is International Beer Day, so I thought I’d tell you a little story about a great beer and a
Yellow and White Peach Jam
If I’ve learned one thing in the few years I’ve been canning, it’s that what you make is only as
Blackberry Lime Jam with Pomona’s Pectin
The first jam I ever made was plum jam. There were two plum trees in the backyard of the house
Celery Water
I thought I’d grown too much celery this year, but now I wish I had more. That’s because our friend
Bread & Butter Pickles
I was cranky about these cucumbers. I can stand at the counter for hours slicing lemons for marmalade, but give
Apricot Amaretto Jam
Look at these funny little apricots. They’re Royal Blenheims, and I won’t make apricot jam without them. I really
Tales and Tips from the County Fair
I came home from the 2010 Marin County Fair with a fistful of ribbons for my preserves. Nine in all,
Boysenberry Jam
Last week I drove from Fairfax down to Watsonville (six hours round trip) in search of the elusive tayberry. I