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?
Muscadine grapes are big, juicy natives of the Southeast US--in some places they grow wild, and if you can't find them you can get them at a farmer's market. I pickled these ones for a tasty Autumn treat!
My recipe for Meyer lemon and rosemary lemonade, and limoncello made with Meyer lemon zest. I'll be finishing the limoncello based on another recipe this time around!