Monthly Archives: July 2009

Peach Jam Winner + Some Q & A

Posted on July 31, 2009 by marisa

As is my norm, I’m a bit last posting the latest giveaway winner. But better late than never, right? The lucky winner of this half pint of peach jam is commenter #8, Adrienne Bruno. Congrats Adrienne, I’ll be in touch … Continue reading →

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Pressure Canned Ham Stock

Posted on July 29, 2009 by marisa

This year, for my 30th birthday, my fiancé gave me a pressure canner. Some might look at this gift as decidedly unromantic, but it was actually exactly what I wanted. In fact, I started telling him it was what I … Continue reading →

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Mid-Summer Preserving Check-In

Posted on July 27, 2009 by marisa

With just a few more days left in July, we’re now about halfway through the height of the summer preserving season. So far this year I’ve made jam from strawberries, plums, peaches, apricots, rhubarb and done some mixed fruit compotes. … Continue reading →

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Peach Jam

Posted on July 23, 2009 by marisa

Every summer, I make a point to buy a volume approximating my weight in peaches. I slice and freeze a bunch, can halves in light syrup and make sauce (like apple only peachy), butter and jam. Glorious peach jam! Peaches … Continue reading →

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Dilly Beans

Posted on July 21, 2009 by marisa

String beans are one of my favorite vegetables around. My idea of a perfect easy summer meal is a tangle of lightly steamed string beans, dressed with a bit of butter and salt, along side some scrambled eggs and a … Continue reading →

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Beer in Jars + Jars on Blogs

Posted on July 19, 2009 by marisa

Last night, Scott and I had headed down to Headhouse Square for the fifth annual Good Food, Good Beer evening. It’s a fundraiser for our local Slow Food organization and it’s the third year in a row that we’ve attended. … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

Posted on July 18, 2009 by marisa

I made my first loaf of quick bread when I was seven years old (under very close supervision from my mother). It was from the back of a children’s book called Cranberry Christmas and it quickly became a holiday tradition … Continue reading →

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Winners + Linkage

Posted on July 17, 2009 by marisa

Wow. There were a lot of you who wanted this book. Unfortunately, I have but two copies to pass along (I calculated it out, and it would have cost more than $500 to send each one of you a copy. … Continue reading →

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A happy jar encounter + giveaway

Posted on July 14, 2009 by marisa

I am always on the lookout for canning supplies. Whether I’m at a grocery store, hardware store or rummage sale, I constantly scan shelves and displays for jars, lids, pectin and more. It’s not that I’m in need of these … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Chutney

Posted on July 13, 2009 by marisa

After going completely crazy for rhubarb back in the spring, I took a bit of a break from it in June (with all the other summer fruits and vegetables coming into ripeness, there was plenty to keep me occupied). However, … Continue reading →

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