Food Preservation
Rose Hip Jelly
On our recent bike ride to Harbor Island, our last stop was at the Port of Seattle's Terminal 18 Park. It's a narrow strip of waterfront access, perfect for watching …
Crab Apple Jelly
I can't think of a more old-fashioned jelly than crab apple. It's got a certain foraged allure, never mind that people used to plant crab apples to harvest them. These …
My bike riding pal Larry dropped me a note last week to see if I'd spend the morning with him showing how to make jelly. "I haven't killed anyone yet!", …
French Pickled Cherries
Last year, I completely missed cherry season. This year, I thought it might never arrive. It's always a special occasion at our home when a jar of homemade pickles is opened. …
Time for Pickles
Making pickles isn't that difficult, but they elicit a bit of wonder when I bring out a jar for what usually seems an impromptu post-adventure meal with our pals. I …
Canning Summer’s Bounty
It was going to be me or the raccoons, but certainly not the both of us, making use of the Italian plums in the front of my house. Despite our …