Monthly Archives: April 2009

Millet in Jars and Muffins

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Marisa

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that one person’s staple grain can be totally exotic, foreign or just plain unnecessary to the next person. For instance, my mom always has some Cream of Wheat in her pantry rotation. … Continue reading →

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Juice Jar Sources

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Marisa

I was planning on making and writing about pickled asparagus tonight, but at my company’s first softball practice of the season, I got beamed on the forehead and so decided to pursue a less ambition post for the evening. Sylvie … Continue reading →

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Honey Lemon Marmalade Winner!

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Marisa

We have a winner in the Honey Lemon Marmalade! The lucky lady is my friend Kate, who is one of the best event planners I’ve ever encountered (she is miraculously organized). Kate’s husband is an avid canner, but from what … Continue reading →

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Registration for Canning Classes Now Open!

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Marisa

I  heard today that registration is open for the canning classes. Talk to your friends, gather your relatives and let any other canning kindred spirits in your life know that now is the time to learn to make jam, pickles … Continue reading →

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Honey Lemon Marmalade

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Marisa

Having immersed myself in the world of marmalade over the last month, it’s definitely something I’m adding to my preserving repertoire. However, I am really grateful to be moving on canning/pickling projects that require less knife-work, as I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Canning Classes!

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Marisa

When I was in high school, I decided that what I wanted to do for my living was to become a public speaker. The thing I wasn’t sure of was what exactly it was that I wanted to speak about. … Continue reading →

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Tip: Labeling Storage Jars

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Marisa

When I was as senior in high school, I took advanced biology. I can’t say that I’ve retained much from that class, particularly since once I got to college, I eschewed the sciences in order to focus almost entirely on … Continue reading →

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Blood Orange Marmalade Winner!

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Marisa

It appears I’m about 24 hours late in posting the Blood Orange Marmalade winner. In my defense, I did Fork You Live (the monthly live version of my online cooking show) yesterday afternoon and it left me totally exhausted (normally … Continue reading →

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Blood Orange Marmalade

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Marisa

Dear friends. I’ve learned a lot about the process of making marmalade since the days when I posted this recipe. I don’t recommend that you follow the instructions I wrote below. I’m leaving the post up because I hate leaving … Continue reading →

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Homemade Mayonnaise

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Marisa

For years, I’ve been reading food books in which homemade mayonnaise is described in rapt, nearly euphoric terms. I recently read an essay (did anyone else read this? Where was it? Thanks to Taylor, the story has been found.) in … Continue reading →

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