There is a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from opening a jar of dried chanterelles in February. The smell alone takes you straight back to where you found them. Getting there, though, requires more than just drying the harvest and hoping for the best. Most foragers put real effort into finding and processing their…
Fall is so amazing. Not only are the temperatures here in Pennsylvania finally cooling down, it’s also peak season for foraging for Maitake Mushrooms (aka Hen of the Woods). And I’m glad to share the 5 Best Ways to Preserve Maitake Mushrooms to make your harvest last all year long!
Sweet & Spicy is one of my favorite flavor combinations and my Jalapeño Pepper Jelly Recipe captures both of those flavors perfectly! Serve this delicious jelly with cream cheese on a toasted bagel for a flavorful way to start your day.
These homemade Quick & Easy No Cook Refrigerator Pickles are so good! They are the perfect condiment to transform a sandwich that might have once been ho hum into an exciting experience! A bowl of crisp, cool, tangy pickles can set the stage for a fabulous meal. These quick pickles make a light, healthy snack,…
Impress your friends with my Easy Tomato Bruschetta in a Jar. The fresh taste of ripe tomatoes mixed with garlic, oregano, and basil couples perfectly with the tang of balsamic vinegar to pack a lot of flavor in each jar. And when you put up a batch for your pantry (via home canning) you’ll always have the taste of fresh picked tomatoes no matter what time of year!
Kefir is a fermented drink that is similar to yogurt. It can benefit a person’s health in many ways. Learn What is Kefir and how to make kefir in this article!
Celery is an inexpensive and versatile vegetable that can be used in a wide range of recipes. And the stalks can be dried to make homemade celery salt. Learn how to do both in this article.
Preserving food at home is all the rage. But too often most rely on canning and dehydrating, which robs food of quality, nutrition and isn’t suitable for long term storage. Learn the 5 Reasons Freeze drying is the Healthiest Way to Preserve food at home so that you can make the most of your well-stocked pantry!
A spicy twist on classic dilly beans, my Spicy Pickled Dilly Green Beans recipe uses chili peppers to turn up the heat this summer! With the fresh flavor of dill, garlic, and mustard seeds, these pickled beans are a great new addition to your summer spread.
Canning Hen of the Woods Mushrooms (and other safe-edible, wild mushrooms) at home is so easy and a great way to enjoy them even when they aren’t in season. Hen of the Wood’s meaty texture and robust flavor stands up especially well to canning.
The delicate tang of sweet pickle relish is a summertime favorite when slathered on a stadium hot dog or a hamburger from the backyard grill. By choosing to make a traditional fermented sweet pickle relish, it will taste similar to the jarred varieties you’ve been purchasing at the grocery store (most of which contain high-fructose corn…
I’ve mentioned before, how much of my passion for cooking was inspired by spending time with my Grandma Elise in her kitchen. I remember helping her pick beautiful red pepper from their garden, then roasting them over the flame of her gas range. She also let me roast marshmallows over the flame of her gas…