Monthly Archives: June 2011

Drink Week, Day Four: Black Raspberry Shrub

Posted on June 30, 2011 by marisa

It’s day four of Drink Week! Today’s topic is the fruit shrub. These are a concentrated fruit syrup, spiked with vinegar, to give it an appealing sweet/tart flavor profile. They definitely need dilution, so top them with a bit of … Continue reading →

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Drink Week, Day Three: No-Cook Sour Cherry Syrup

Posted on June 29, 2011 by marisa

It’s day three of Drink Week! Today’s topic is the no-cook fruit syrup. Because sometimes, it’s just too darn hot to turn on the stove for even a minute. This sour cherry version is ideal with a little spritz, so … Continue reading →

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Drink Week, Day Two: Cherry Bounce and Other Boozy Infusions

Posted on June 28, 2011 by marisa

It’s day two of Drink Week! Today we’re talking boozy infusions (though I’m only scratching the surface of a very deep topic). These all would go well with a splash seltzer, so make sure to click over and enter the … Continue reading →

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Drink Week, Day One: Black Raspberry Syrup

Posted on June 27, 2011 by marisa

Welcome to the first day of Drink Week! The next five days will feature fruit and herbal syrups, boozy infusions and shrubs that will have you planning parties to feature your new specialty cocktails and mocktails (and because I’m not … Continue reading →

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Zojirushi Winner

Posted on June 27, 2011 by marisa

There’s a winner in the Zojirushi giveaway! Congratulations to commenter #130, Amy of the blog Minnesota Locavore. Amy, I’ll be in touch soon. For the rest of you, stay tuned. There’s a new, very excellent giveaway coming your way tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Black Raspberry Jam

Posted on June 26, 2011 by marisa

I discovered raspberries when I was nine years old. That was the first spring my family lived in Portland, and tucked back behind our garage were some well-established red raspberry canes. For the weeks that they were in season, I … Continue reading →

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Making Jam in a Zojirushi Bread Maker + Giveaway

Posted on June 20, 2011 by marisa

Most of the time, I make jam on my turquoise, 45 year old, electric stove. I’ve also made jam on a camp stove, on an induction burner, on an plain gas stove and even on a high-powered commercial gas range. … Continue reading →

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Cutco Giveaway Winner

Posted on June 20, 2011 by marisa

So many thanks to all of you who entered the Cutco Santoku giveaway! I loved hearing the stories of your favorite pieces of kitchen cutlery. In addition to those of you who are already Cutco users, there were also a … Continue reading →

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Buying Feta in Bulk From Di Bruno Bros.

Posted on June 19, 2011 by marisa

Yesterday afternoon, while in the midst of making a giant bowl of this quinoa salad to take to a potluck, I realized that I had forgotten to buy feta cheese. In most cases I am entirely satisfied to substitute one … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam + Giveaway

Posted on June 16, 2011 by marisa

It’s common knowledge that strawberries and rhubarb go well together. Just about everyone I know has a fond memory of a pie or cobbler made with a smattering of sugar and those two ingredients. It should come as no surprise … Continue reading →

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