Monthly Archives: May 2011

Jars on Vacation – The Western Massachusetts Version

Posted on May 31, 2011 by marisa

Every year since we’ve been together, Scott and I have gone off on a Memorial Day Weekend vacation. The last three years, we escaped to Lancaster County, PA for a bit of clean air and green views. I was always … Continue reading →

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Putting Up and Putting Up More Giveaway Winner

Posted on May 26, 2011 by marisa

If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you’ll know that I’m notorious for taking ages to announce giveaway winners. Well not today! I’m turning over a new leaf and am posting the winner of the Putting Up and … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Split and Scrape a Vanilla Bean

Posted on May 24, 2011 by marisa

Over the weekend, I stumbled into a conversation about kitchen turn-offs. As far as our discussion went, these are those tasks or ingredients that send you turning the page or clicking on to another recipe. I confessed that I send … Continue reading →

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Canning Book: Putting Up More

Posted on May 23, 2011 by marisa

Stephen Palmer Dowdney’s first book, Putting Up was one of my very first canning books. I bought my copy in early in 2009, around the time when I first started this blog. I used it as starting place when I … Continue reading →

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Chive Blossom Vinegar

Posted on May 17, 2011 by marisa

I use a lot of vinegar in my day to day cooking. Between quick vinaigrettes, a splash to add balance to different dishes and the array of pickles I regularly make, it’s a favorite item. I typically have between 5-7 … Continue reading →

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Last Day for Saveur Votes + Penley Jar Giveaway Winner + Blogger Bake Sale

Posted on May 12, 2011 by marisa

I was up late on Monday night (so late that it was actually Tuesday) putting the finishing touches on the cookbook draft. I pressed send sometime after 2 a.m. and spent another hour awake, eating a bowl of cereal and … Continue reading →

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Happy Day to All You Mothers!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by marisa

I hope all you have had wonderful days, full of family, relaxation and plenty of good, homemade foods in jars! Related Posts:Nothing to see here.

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There’s a New Brand of Mason Jars in Town + Giveaway

Posted on May 6, 2011 by marisa

Canning jars, at least as we know them now, have been around since 1868. John L. Mason developed the system of a threaded jar with a lid designed for sealing (he used lead lids with a rubber seal, not exactly … Continue reading →

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Seven Boxes of Preserves in the Back of the Car

Posted on May 4, 2011 by marisa

I’m still deep in cookbook land right now, but I wanted to take a moment to share this picture with you all. This is the back of my (new!) car, filled with jars of preserves on their way to the … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Baked Eggs in Half Pint Jars

Posted on May 3, 2011 by marisa

Two or three times a year, Scott and I come to the slow realization that our eating habits need a bit of a reset. I’m sure many of you know how this is. You go from making oatmeal for breakfast … Continue reading →

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