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?
Got green tomatoes? Try this fermented version of the Southern classic sweet and sour chowchow mixed vegetable relish. Eat with anything from sausage to rice, and it's healthy, too.
Corn relish has become a fall family favorite in recent years. It is easy and fun to prepare, colorful, delicious and versatile. Most often I serve it as a salad with diced cucumber and fresh cilantro spooned into tortilla chip cups....
Cilantro, jalapeno, cumin, oregano and lime make it Mexican. 51 ears of fresh corn make it a big batch. It's all rather straightforward. Best if you have big pots. Great for gifts -- this is one of SpecD's best loved holiday treats.
A hot pepper spread, using a variety of peppers for a complex tang. It's perfect on a hoagie or a burger or even a breakfast sandwich. I've quickly become addicted to this small batch recipe.
