Category Archives: canning

Summertime condiments: Curry Ketchup and Roasted Corn Relish

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

I had never tasted curry ketchup until I spent a school year in Germany … they use it constantly there. Every dish of french fries comes with a puddle of it, and many German restaurants also have a killer curry-wurst … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Pickling (Garlic, Mushrooms and, yes, Pickled Strawberries)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

This April is the one-year anniversary of the San Diego Food Swap, a fun foodie event that I organize locally. It’s a great way to meet great cooks, practice your cooking skills, and get rid of surplus in your preserving … Continue reading →

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Crispedy, crunchedy … the perfect pickle is now a killer snack

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

I accidentally stumbled upon the perfect and most crowd-pleasing snack … one that anyone can make using their favorite spices and crunchy details. I learned to make pickles just last summer, and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was … Continue reading →

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Pickled Honey Jalapeno Rings

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Spicy. Sweet. Tangy. Pickled. Oooh, these are so fabulous. This is a bit of an unusual pickling recipe but it delivers an amazingly tangy, sweet and spicy pickled pepper ring that complements any soup, salad, side dish or meat entree. … Continue reading →

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Rich and delightful strawberry-vodka jam

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Strawberry-Vodka Jam sounds decadent and tipsy, but really it’s just a fantastically rich-tasting strawberry jam with very little added sugar and a deep, smooth, fruity flavor. The (admittedly quite small amount of) alcohol burns off, and one would assume that the … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Onion Chutney – a delicious and healthy topping

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

One of my favorite preserves to make (and to swap every month at the San Diego Food Swap) is caramelized onion chutney. This is for several main reasons: onions are always available and usually quite cheap, it smells amazing while … Continue reading →

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Super-easy Cherry Jam

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

There’s nothing that makes me happier than a non-recipe recipe.  I came upon some lovely organic cherries at an outdoor market and wanted to make some tasty jams, but my trusty jam-making cookbooks didn’t offer anything I could make quickly. … Continue reading →

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Homemade mustard – easy to make and suited to you!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Mustard is one of those amazing condiments that can be switched up and adapted to your personal tastes and favorite flavors. Maybe you like a sweet honey mustard. Maybe you prefer a spicy pepper or horseradish. Maybe you’d rather have … Continue reading →

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Holiday condiments: Mint Jelly and Cranberry-Apple Relish

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

At this time of year, it’s wonderful to give and receive homemade food as gifts. I love to swap and give away my preserved jams and pickles, and for a few select friends and family, I will give them some … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Madness: Bourbon Bacon Jam and Spiced Apple Butter

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

The winter holidays are a lovely time of year, and personally, when the weather turns frightful, I turn to my crock pot slow cooker. I love it for everything. It’s simply the best and easiest way to make a chili … Continue reading →

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