Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
One of the most rewarding things about summer is enjoying what you have grown. Currently my rhubarb has been harvested but there is barely a strawberry in site to make Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam. So here is my tutorial on how to enjoy your rhubarb harves
This rosy pink jam looks sweet as pie but it has a secret: the tingle of ginger (raw and candied), just enough bite to keep things interesting. Try it on a cream biscuit or in a thumbprint cookie for a fun twist on a standard!
We can trace the history of liqueurs, like this one, back to the 13th century, when alchemist monks first derived the spirits as healing medicines. Unlike the monks, we won't keep our recipe secret. Here's how to make your own Kahlúa-style liqueur.
This is not your average vegan cheese. It goes through the fermentation process, which makes all the difference. Fermentation is an essential part of cheese making that is usually skipped in favor of simple acidifying in dairy-free cheese.
Preserved spice rhubarb makes great desserts as well as a lovely cocktail from the resulting syrup. My daughter thinks eating rhubarb is for barbarians, so the cocktail is aptly dubbed, the "Rhubarbarian."
