Homemade Vanilla Extract: Day One
Last year, I wanted to make vanilla extract for holiday gifts, but I missed out. I have heard people say, […]
October Unprocessed: My Three Rules
I’ve met Andrew Wilder, the proprietor at Eating Rules and the host of the October Unprocessed challenge, only once. At
Satsuma Plum and Husk Cherry Jam
Of all the seedlings I started last January, my ground cherries fared best. (Ground cherries are also called “husk cherries,”
Hearth-Made Yogurt
One of my kitchen goals for this year was to learn to make yogurt. From what I understood, it was going
Wild Blackberry Chambord Jam
This one’s a darkly elegant jam, with a touch of black raspberry liqueur and some of the seeds removed to make it smoother than it would otherwise be.
Plummy Peach Jam (Low Sugar, with Pomona’s Pectin)
I’m sitting on the floor in the San Francisco airport, waiting for a flight that’s been delayed three hours. One
Plum-Berry Balsamic Fruit Leather
There are a bazillion and a half ways to make fruit leather. You can use one fruit or a mix
Neighborhood Plum Jam
A week or so ago, I was bemoaning my lack of plums. I used to rent a house with the
Going to the Fair
I felt subdued about entering my preserves in this year’s county fair. I’ll confess, my confidence was low. It may
Mystery Solved
Remember how we weren’t sure whether our King pigeon Yuzu was male or female, but were certain that Quince was
Sugar-Free Cherry Blueberry Jam
Is there really such a thing as “sugar-free” jam? With all the sugar in the fruit itself, it’s technically impossible.
Jam on a Stick
For the past few days, I’ve been experimenting with recipes for jams that don’t contain refined sugar — just crushed