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?
How to make jam with just about any fruit you happen to have hanging around. This is a mixed fruit jam - peaches, strawberries, blueberries, plums and cranberries
Picked earlier than their red cousins (and abundant this time of year), green strawberries have been popping up on high-end menus for the last several years. And they show no sign of going out of style any time soon.
This is how I made my own alcoholic brew from foraged wild blackberries. I use the term "cider" loosely here, since there is no actual apple juice involved. It has great flavor and carbonation, and was a fun and easy home projec
Dried strawberries are easy to make and just heavenly to eat. And strawberry season is in full swing. (Well, not in Minnesota. My strawberry plants are still sleeping under six inches of snow.) Take advantage while berries are fresh and inexpensive.
Around this time of year frozen cranberries are easy to come by and generally pretty inexpensive. Plus cooking with bourbon can be a whole lot of fun if you have a taster on the side...
This cranberry sauce has hints of orange, cinnamon and cloves. Apples and raisins give the sauce sweetness and texture. We like to can 8 oz. jars of this delicious condiment a few weeks before Thanksgiving to send to far-away family and friends!
Sweet and tart cranberries are spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and make a fantastic accompaniment to a turkey sandwich, fall salad, beautiful sparkling cocktail, or any other application you can dream up!
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