Monthly Archives: May 2010

Vintage Jars in the Kitchen and Beyond

Posted on May 24, 2010 by marisa

Last week, I got an email from my friend Jen. She recently inherited nearly a dozen vintage Tang jars from her great-aunt. She’s currently using a couple for general kitchen activities, but wondered if I had any additional ideas as … Continue reading →

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May Can Jam: Orange Rhubarb Butter

Posted on May 22, 2010 by marisa

Last summer, I made more batches of jam than I can count. I used more than fifty pounds of sugar and filled hundreds of jars (admittedly, I was doing this in part to have plenty to give away at my … Continue reading →

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Friday Miscellany

Posted on May 21, 2010 by marisa

I’ve been following the blog Lelo in NoPo for at least four years now. I first discovered it when its author LeAnn began to contribute gorgeous food images to the Slashfood Flickr pool. Occasions to email quickly developed and thanks … Continue reading →

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The Etiquette of Canning Jars

Posted on May 19, 2010 by marisa

If you’ve been reading this website for any length of time, you’ve picked up on the fact that I have an unhealthy interest in canning jars. It started in college, when I picked up wide mouth quart jar with the … Continue reading →

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So Easy to Preserve Winners

Posted on May 17, 2010 by marisa

Thanks to all of you who left comments sharing your hopes and excitements for the coming season! You all are ready for your gardens to bloom, for ripe strawberries and for sun-ripened tomatoes (in my opinion, there is nothing better). … Continue reading →

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Classes, Folk Music + Giveaway

Posted on May 13, 2010 by marisa

All over the country, farmers’ markets are opening, gardens are growing and edible abundance is pouring forth. Preserving season is here and what better way to get yourself on board to capture some of the summer season than to take … Continue reading →

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Kale and Carrot Salad

Posted on May 10, 2010 by marisa

Last Sunday, my beloved Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market reopened for the the 2010 season. It was such a joy to stroll the Headhouse Shambles with my regular Sunday morning pals and greet the many familiar farmers. As so often happens … Continue reading →

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The Final Moments of Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2010 by marisa

Today, I hosted a brunch for all the mothers in my family who live around Philadelphia. Three generations of mamas were represented, including my great-aunt Belle, who at nearly 92 has been a mom since 1942. Of course, the one … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies from Good to the Grain

Posted on May 4, 2010 by marisa

During my childhood, my mother was notorious for slipping whole wheat flour into baked goods in place of white flour. In her hands, this led to pie crusts that fell to pieces when sliced (I imagine her tendency to reduce … Continue reading →

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