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?
Spicy. Sweet. Tangy. Pickled. Oooh, these are so fabulous. This is a bit of an unusual pickling recipe but it delivers an amazingly tangy, sweet and spicy pickled pepper ring that complements any soup, salad, side dish or meat entree.
Strawberry-Vodka Jam sounds decadent and tipsy, but really it’s just a fantastically rich-tasting strawberry jam with very little added sugar and a deep, smooth, fruity flavor.
Caramelized Onion Chutney has the best of all worlds ... it's cheap and the ingredients are eay to find, it smells amazing while it cooks, and it is delicious with a variety of dishes.
If you have a fridge and a smoker, you can make the most delicious and delicate of deli meats. Pastrami. One step from corned beef. Two steps from a smoked brisket.
You'll never believe how easy it is to make your own bacon at home. You control the salt, the sugar, and the flavors; and no preservatives or nitrates are needed. You'll never go back to that florescent-pink store bacon after you try this at home.