Category Archives: pickles

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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