Jam, Russian Style. Frugal Foodie X
Jam. I make jam, a lot of it. Friends always wonder what I do with so much jam, especially since I don’t …
Italian Prunes, Urban Forager IX
The Italian prune is a gorgeous fruit in shape, color, and flavor. Deep purple skin, yellow-orange flesh, great balance of sweet and …
A Crumbly Quince Cookie
Anyone who knows me knows I love quinces. Quince blossoms are my favorite, and the fruit is just so… utterly divine! At …
Paris and the Golden Apple
A love letter, in part, from Paris to Helen: The beauty and vigour of my spirit, though I might have seemed to …
Rescuing a Pear in a Pickle
A History: Monday, August 24, 2009 Vin de Noix gets bottled. I fill two large bottles but still have enough to fill …
Strawberry Jam, a la Russe
On my way to the Farmer’s Market today, I stopped to fill my tank of gas. I keep track of how often …
Lemonphilia, Frugal Foodie VI
The other day my daughter said, “Mama, we have too many lemons, no more” as we were harvesting from the neighbors 3 …
Citruslicious, A Trio of Marmalade
Preserving is what I am interested in the most, it appeals to me on a primordial level. The current trend is to …