Santa Cruz CA

It wasn't until a week ago that I discovered how good homemade ketchup can be. Wonderfully sweet tomatoes, hint of spice, and just enough tang from apple cider vinegar.

What to make with all the dried peppers and goat cheese you made? Chilaquiles, of course! Crunchy, saucy and cheesy makes this a recipe for any meal of the day.

Walnut butter made with Vin de Noix to celebrate St. John the Baptist day, the traditional day for foraging green walnuts. The combination of walnuts, sugar, wine, and thyme make it almost a confection, perfect by the spoonful.

Time to delve in the intensity of labour to create a jar of love......yes this is on a grander scale from the home canner but the idea is the same.....little lavender plum jelly to start your day...