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?
I've wanted to make banana jam for quite sometime well luck would have it that my local farmers market had bags of seconds on bananas. So here is my newest favorite creation.
The walnut liqueur nocino tastes like Christmas, with tones of citrus and spice, and will warm you right down to your toes. The two-part process for making nocino is fairly easy -- the hard part is waiting for the liqueur to age!
This spicy-sweet condiment is made from black walnuts during the brief period before they ripen, when the nutcases are still soft and green. Its intense flavor pairs well with cheeses & meats, and adds a unique tang to dressings.
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