Monthly Archives: October 2010

Canning 101: How to Make Apple Butter and How to Use It

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Marisa

Last Friday, a piece I wrote about making apple butter ran on Simple Bites. For those of you who’ve been reading this site for awhile, the technique won’t be unfamiliar to you. It’s essentially the same one I use for … Continue reading →

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Portland, a GrassRoutes Guide and a Guest Post

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Marisa

Scott and I are headed to Portland for a week of vacation next week. It will be Scott’s first visit to my hometown and I can’t wait to introduce him the wonder that is Powell’s Books, take him to eat … Continue reading →

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Small Batch Pickled Green Tomatoes

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Marisa

As long as gardeners stayed on top of their watering, this summer was a good one for growing tomatoes in Philadelphia (as well as up and down the east coast). We had a ton of heat, which turned bushels of … Continue reading →

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Some Cookbooks I’m Loving Lately

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Marisa

I’m nearly out of empty jars, and other than a small pile green tomatoes waiting to be pickled, I’m currently free from a canning project pile-up. While I look around for my next burst of canning inspiration, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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