Monthly Archives: May 2009

Grape Catchup Winners

We’ve got winners! Big thanks to all of you who commented on the Grape Catchup post (I was a little afraid nobody would want such an esoteric and weird-sounding condiment). I’ve had a bit more time to play around with … Continue reading

Posted in winners | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Grape Catchup

I have something of a problem when it comes to vintage cookbooks. I can’t walk by a used bookstore or thrift store without stopping in to scan for some interesting new title. Some I buy just for their kitsch factor, … Continue reading

Posted in equipment, recipes | Tagged , , , , | 43 Comments

Pondering Pickled Limes

Awhile back, I caught the tail end of a Twitter conversation in which many folks were discussing memories of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. During the back and forth, the subject of pickled limes came up, as they related to … Continue reading

Posted in pickles | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

A Winner, a Book and Some Links

Last Friday, I offered up a copy of Catherine Friend’s memoir A Compassionate Carnivore as a fun little giveaway until I have a fresh batch of jam ready to go. I’m a little behind posting the winner, but better late … Continue reading

Posted in winners | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Herbs in Jars

Today was opening day for the Headhouse Square Farmers Market. During the season, it is one of the highlights of my week. Sunday mornings, my friend Shay and I meet up there right around opening at 10 am to do … Continue reading

Posted in jar love | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A Giveaway and Lancaster County Extension Workshops

One of the things I was totally unprepared for, when I first started blogging at Slashfood, was the fact that it would turn me into a desirable target for PR people trying to get their products noticed. Within my first … Continue reading

Posted in classes, cookbooks | 12 Comments