Monthly Archives: August 2011

Yellow Tomato and Basil Jam

Posted on August 31, 2011 by marisa

Last summer, Scott and I spent a weekend in New York. While wandering the Union Square Greenmarket, I picked up a half pint jar of yellow tomato jam. Soon after we got home, I cracked it open and proceeded to … Continue reading →

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Classie Parker, New York City’s Canning Queen

Posted on August 30, 2011 by marisa

The Canning Queen of the Desert from Etsy on Vimeo. The first time I watched this video, I wanted to leap through my computer screen and give Classie Parker a giant hug. She’s a New Yorker who is teaching people … Continue reading →

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Urban Preserving: Honey-Sweetened Skillet Stonefruit Jam

Posted on August 29, 2011 by marisa

When we were in Lancaster for vacation, I bought too much fruit. Every time we stopped by a roadside farmstand, I’d enter a fugue state in which I’d forget how much food we already had at our cabin and would … Continue reading →

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Foods in Jars on Flickr: Pickles, Peppers, Tomatos and More

Posted on August 28, 2011 by marisa

Every Sunday evening, I take a break from showing off my preserves and give the rest of you a chance to shine by featuring a few photos from the Food in Jars Flickr group. Here are a few pretties from … Continue reading →

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Nine Jams For Jennie

Posted on August 26, 2011 by marisa

Like so many others, when I heard that Jennie Perillo’s husband had died suddenly, my heart ached for her and her girls. I made peanut butter pie in solidarity and when Bloggers Without Borders started up their fundraising campaign, I … Continue reading →

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Pickled Baby Pattypan Squash

Posted on August 24, 2011 by marisa

You might recognize this picture. I included it in my vacation post on Monday. Several people wrote in, hoping that I might post the recipe. I’m happy to do so, though I must confess that it’s barely a recipe at … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Canning at Cook, Pairings at Wedge + Fig with Madame Fromage and a Farmers’ Market Demo

Posted on August 24, 2011 by marisa

Writing this blog is most often a joy. However at heart, I’m something of a social girl and so like to get out from behind the computer screen and talk preserving with real, live people instead of just typing my … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Tomato Float, Sauce Separation and Loss of Liquid

Posted on August 23, 2011 by marisa

Tomato canning season is here and so I’ve been getting a lot of questions from people who are canning their own tomatoes for the first time. They worry because their tomatoes are floating, their crushed tomatoes have separated or their … Continue reading →

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Jars on Vacation: A Week in Lancaster County, PA

Posted on August 22, 2011 by marisa

We’ve been back home for just over 24 hours and already, our vacation week is starting fade in the presence of regular life. While I unpack, do laundry and find spots for some of the treasures we picked up, here … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Joel McCharles from Well Preserved Makes a Case for Ratios

Posted on August 19, 2011 by marisa

I’m off on vacation this week with my husband Scott. While we wander the wilds of Lancaster County, PA, a few of my favorite bloggers will be dropping by to keep you entertained. Up today is Joel McCharles from the … Continue reading →

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