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Oils Smoke Point
A handy resource so our kitchens don’t get smoky! Put a skillet on the stove, pour in a couple of tablespoons of oil, turn up the heat and the phone rings. A few minutes of distraction and you have thick, black smoke filling the kitchen and your pan has a layer of sticky burnt glue…
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Sourdough English Muffins Recipe
This is one of my morning breads I make myself. There’s nothing quite like an English muffin for breakfast! Adapted from an old-fashioned recipe, this English muffin is made on the griddle with a very wet dough. For that reason, it is great for warmer months. The leavening which creates the nooks and crannies in…
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CSA Cooking: Salad Pickles (aka Waste Prevention Pickles)
This is a great way to use vegetables that would otherwise be thrown out. Salad Pickles (aka Waste Prevention Pickles) Yield: Makes three pints Ingredients Instructions
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Amy’s Tomato Jam
I make a batch of these every year. It’s great with grilled cheese! Yield: Varies depending on the kind of tomato used, pan width and the finished thickness* Ingredients Instructions Notes *The finished yield on this recipe varies depending on the kind of tomato you use, the width of your pan and the finished thickness…
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How to Make Shrubs
A deliciously simple way to preserve fruit! Here’s how you do it: 1. Gather ingredients. Shrubs are a matter of ratio: The sweet spot (the sweet-tart spot, that is) is a 1:1:1 ratio of fruit, sugar, and vinegar. A good place to start for cold process shrub is 1 pound chopped fruit, 2 cups sugar,…
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Guide to Herbs and Food Pairings
Use for inspiration when finding ways to use ingredients on hand. Getting to grips with the herbs Before you begin trying out the different herbs available, it’s important to get to know and understand the particular nuances of each herb. Here is a little guidance to help you: Most Popular Herb and Food Pairings Now…
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How I keep my fruits and veggies fresh
It’s always good to have a resource like this handy. Working for the better part of two years with a farm-to-fridge grocery delivery service brought me closer to what it means to have fresh food. As soon as a fruit or vegetable is picked, it begins to lose valuable nutrients. Different fruits and vegetables also…
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How to Make a Wild Yeast Starter
Make home made natural sodas! Learn how to make a wild yeast starter for home brewing and natural sodas! This wild yeast starter is made using foraged berries, and couldn’t be easier. Equipment Ingredients US Customary – Metric Instructions Notes Nutrition |
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How To Substitute Sugar
Here’s a great resource on what to do when you don’t want to use sugar. Ever wonder how to substitute sugar? Wonder if you can use honey in a recipe that calls for white processed sugar? You can! In fact, eating clean doesn’t have to mean giving up a ton of your favorites. All you…