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?
Nata is the cream that thickens and congeals from boiling raw milk. Its naturally sweet, creamy, silky, and tastes absolutely fabulous dolloped on top of toasted homemade, European style bread.
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!
Limoncello is a potent, bright lemon liqueur that's versatile in the kitchen, as well as a delicious digestivo sipped straight. This recipe comes from the birthplace of limoncello: Naples, Italy.
Don't have a yogurt maker or slow cooker? You don't need to invest in special appliances to make delicious yogurt with this straightforward, foolproof method that's workable for the most basic kitchen.
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.