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?
Become your own master tea blender using tangerine peel, hibiscus, and jasmine. Homemade tea is fresher, more flavorful and healthier than anything you can buy in a store.
This traditional Middle Eastern condiment is difficult to find in stores; thank goodness it's easy to make at home. The flavor is explosively sweet/tart, and goes on everything from meats and fish, to salads and veggies.
Don't pay big money for specialty salts, you can make your own fresher and better with coarse sea salt, and a variety of herbs, spices, and other flavorings.
This spicy Indian style chutney combines the sweetness of mango with tart persimmon and fiery habanero pepper. It's incredible with cheese, or alongside meats and curries.
Allspice Dram is the secret ingredient in all the hottest fall cocktails, and it's easy to make at home. Crushed Jamaican allspice berries and cinnamon are infused into dark rum, then mixed with a brown sugar syrup to make a spicy liqueur.
Homemade mustard is ridiculously simple to make, but there are literally thousands of variations you can make using the basic mustard recipe. This one starts out powerfully hot, but mellows as it sits.
