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?
Lemon curd doesn't get any easier than using your Vitamix. No fancy blender? Then choose to make it in the microwave. Either way you will enjoy this bright lemon curd!
For the more hardcore DIY enthusiast in your life, here's a selection of tools that are sure to make them squeal with glee when they see them under the tree.
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.
We thought 2011 was a banner year for DIY food books, but this year brought volume after volume -- and the level of quality was unsurpassed. Here's a handful of our favorite books that crossed our desk this year.
It's never too late to start canning, and the holidays are the perfect time to share your love of preserving with friends. We've put together a list with some of our favorite canning accoutrements to add to your holiday shopping list.