Sour Cherry Jam
Our local organic orchard grows about a dozen types of cherries that all ripen at once, typically around Fathers’ Day. […]
Broccoli with Sweet Preserved Kumquats
When I was at a local pea patch last weekend, I spotted a neighboring crop of broccoli that was starting […]
Dorie’s French Yogurt Cake Glazed with Lemon Basil Jelly
On Memorial Day, while I was planting lemon basil in my garden, I remembered that I’ve been wanting to make […]
Two Kumquat Jams: Rhubarb and Strawberry
This is the year of the kumquat for me. I haven’t posted the sweet preserved kumquats with spices yet and […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Saucy and silky in texture, slightly tangy, aromatic and deep red, this strawberry rhubarb jam pleases our food-related senses. I […]
Pickled Asparagus with Curry Spices
After a few seasons of trying, I am gradually improving my pickled asparagus and this one looks like it will […]
Ginger Squash Soup with Mango-Kumquat Jam
Winter squash keeps so well over the (duh) winter season that I am still using very well preserved squashes that […]
Candied Violets
Candied violets are such a Victorian conceit, sweet little nuggets that deserve to be ever so sweetly and delicately placed […]
Violet Jelly
What a coincidence, the week of the Royal Wedding. A perfect combination of tradition and today’s idea of the environment. […]
Foraging for Gold: Dandelion Jelly
I love free stuff. Think about everything that’s free to the gardener: rainwater, sun, breeze, soil, seeds, and weeds. We’re […]
Kumquat Mango Jam
It’s still mango madness at our local organic produce store where I went to search for end-of-season organic kumquats. Lovely […]
Spiced Mangoes
These mango slices resemble peaches in appearance but have a denser (and less mealy) consistency. Lightly spiced with cloves, allspice, […]
Crock of Ages: Confiture des Vieux Garçons
Tigress started it. She posted a picture of her new preserving pot – a crock like the one I used […]
Comments on the Dark Days: Butternut Squash Soup with Pear Compote
I know, I know. This is Week 11/12 but the official Dark Days Challenge was cut short this year. Who […]
Homemade Pickled Herring for the New Year
When I was growing up, we always had pickled herring around for the New Year, as well smoked fish. I […]
January: A Portable Pantry for a New Start
A new year, a new city, new apartments and new schools or jobs mean new pantries to set up for […]
PROSPECT THE PANTRY 