Monthly Archives: August 2011

Guest Post: An Introduction to Homemade Mustard from Kaela Porter of Local Kitchen

Posted on August 17, 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 Kaela Porter from the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Elderberry Syrup with Alexis Siemons of teaspoons & petals

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Marisa

I’m off on a much-needed 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. First up is Alexis Siemons … Continue reading →

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Photos From the Food in Jars Flickr Group

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Marisa

Every Sunday night, I feature a few photos from the Food in Jars Flickr group here on the blog. These are just a few pretties from the last week. If you’d like to see your photo featured in this site, … Continue reading →

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Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It Winner

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Marisa

And the winner of Karen Solmon’s fantastic new book Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It is commenter #681, JJ. She said, “I’ve made quick refrigerator pickles many times, and want to tackle fermented sour pickles this summer. Waiting semi-patiently for … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Pie for Mikey (and Jennie too)

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Marisa

As so many of you know, food blogger and writer Jennifer Perillo‘s husband Mikey died swiftly and unexpectedly this last Sunday. I was still in my post-layoff wallow when I heard the news and at once, my own minor loss … Continue reading →

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Five Ways To Preserve Small Tomatoes

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Marisa

Last week, I monumentally lucked out. Heather and Steven from Little Acre Farmstead swapped me ten pounds of little tomatoes for an assortment of jam. I think it may well have been the best trade of my life. Admittedly, my … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How To Save Runny Jam

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Marisa

A while back, I wrote a piece all about how to ensure that your jam sets. However, even when you keep all those tips in mind, there’s still a chance that you’ll wind up with a poor set. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Demos, Classes, Can-It-Forward and Canning Week on Simple Bites

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Marisa

This last Saturday, I did a peach salsa demonstration at Linvilla Orchards in Media, PA for their annual peach festival. The audience was filled with stone fruit enthusiasts, as well as a handful of Food in Jars readers. It was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night From the Food in Jars Flickr Pool

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Marisa

Beautiful, drinkable strawberry lemonade in a jar from Pebblie. Pickled okra in process from Sarah and Aaron. Love this stuff. A pretty array of fresh fruit and preserves from Rachel of Hounds in the Kitchen. Momofuku pickles from Egle Aleks. … Continue reading →

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Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It + Giveaway

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Marisa

It is stunning to me how much the world of information around canning, preserving and  DIY food arts has expanded in the last couple of years. When I first started this blog in early 2009, it was so easy to … Continue reading →

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