If you were to gather 10 people together and ask them how to make and can jam and jelly, you would probably get at least 10 different answers. Whether someone grew up canning with Grandma who still clings to the old ways or someone just learned by watching a YouTube video, there are many dangerous …
Living in a four-season climate, one of my biggest challenges as a passionate locavore is seasonal eating in winter. Although we do grow kale and other hardy greens under low tunnels well into the early winter, and although our root cellar is put to great use as a veritable outdoor refrigerator that stores the food …
Winter is the season for citrus. Even for folks living in the great white north, citrus fruits are usually easier to find and less expensive this time of year. Lemons are among some of the most versatile foods on earth. Full of bitter and tart flavor lemons lend themselves well to sweet and savory dishes. …
When it comes to fall and winter holidays, seasonal eating abounds. Yes, buffet tables are loaded down with pumpkin pies, sweet potato casseroles, cranberry relishes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and other delectables. But once the turkey carcass lies in ruins and the final pie crumbs licked from plates, consider roasting chestnuts as a post-meal snack. This …
Autumn is officially here, and you know what that means… an abundance of glorious apples! Apple picking is available aplenty out in the country, and almost everyone has a friend with an overfilled apple tree in their yard. If you’re wondering what to make with apples to enjoy now and throughout the year, we have …