carrots

These easy pickled jalapeno rings and carrots are a zippy year-round condiment inspired by the pickles from one of my favorite Guatemalan restaurants. They go well with everything from hot dogs and fried chicken, to tacos and burritos.

Purple carrots, yellow carrots, white carrots, and natural orange -- hooray for farm stands with their colorful, carroty-tasty alternatives to the standard Stepford Wives offerings. How to keep their beauty for lean days ahead? Check it out.

Moomins are characters created by Tove Jansson. If, like me, you are a Moomin fan, you will be thrilled to learn about the Moomins Cookbook, where I found this excellent pickle recipe. I have slightly modified it, leaving the Moomin spirit intact.

Spicy carrot pickles made with farm fresh sweet carrots. I can't wait try them with a rich and gooey grilled cheese sammie!