Monthly Archives: December 2010

Holiday Giving: Little Loaves of Cranberry Bread

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Marisa

This year for Thanksgiving, Scott and I drove down to Virginia to celebrate the holiday with his mother and extended family. We took a variety of treats to Joan, including bread and butter pickles and blondies (sadly, we forgot the … Continue reading →

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December Can Jam: Cranberry Marmalade with Dried Apricots

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Marisa

I’m not quite sure how it’s possible, but we’ve reached the end of the 2010 Can Jam. I’m not sure if I’m still even eligible to participate, since I’ve gotten my posts up past the deadline the last two times, … Continue reading →

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Amanda Hesser Comes to Philadelphia for a Potluck

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Marisa

Last night, a collection of food bloggers, food writers and publishing folk gathered at Audra’s home in West Philly to meet, share food and celebrate Amanda Hesser and her extraordinary new book. It was a party many months in the … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: What to do When a Jar Breaks in the Canner

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Marisa

At 11 p.m. last night, I was in my kitchen doggedly trying to complete the canning project I’d started hours before. I’d made stock from a turkey carcass a friend had given me (knowing that I didn’t get a chance … Continue reading →

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Dark Days: Veal Cutlets, Sauteed Spinach and Roasted Potatoes

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Marisa

The short, chilly days of winter are now upon us and that means just one thing. Time for another round of the Dark Day Challenge, in which participants from all over the country (and world) prepare at least one intentionally … Continue reading →

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