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?
An easy recipe for a great stew that can be heated up in a pinch for dinner. Some great meat and the best produce of the garden and you have created the start of something fantastic. A great "almost" meal in a jar is a perfect addition to the pantry.
For May's Chracutepalooza sausage challenge I made merguez sausage. I came up with this North African Ravioli recipe. It's not a meal you can just throw together quickly, but it's flavor makes up for the time it takes.
Making lamb jerky is tedious work with small results that are full of flavour. It's so much work that you're not likely to find it commercially - so why not give this once-in-a-lifetime recipe a try? It practically dares you to make it more than once