Monthly Archives: October 2011

Preserves in Action: Curried Pumpkin Coconut Soup

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Marisa

Last November, I hacked apart a giant pumpkin, simmered the chunks in boiling water for a few minutes, packed the pumpkin into jars and pressure canned them for 55 minutes. I did it as an exercise, to see how it … Continue reading →

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Cookbooks: Bi-Rite Market’s Eat Good Food

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Marisa

I have never been to Bi-Rite Market, but now that I have this book in my possession, I do not know why it hasn’t been top of my list when in the Bay Area. If that sounds at all silly … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Food Writing Workshop

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Marisa

This Saturday, Tenaya and I launch our little pair of food blogging workshops. There is still room in both sessions. Both classes will be held in the conference room at Indy Hall, 20 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA. Here are … Continue reading →

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Bartlett Pear Chutney with Dried Cherries and Ginger

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Marisa

I am a little bit obsessed with the new Bi-Rite Market cookbook. A review copy arrived last week and I haven’t been able to keep my hands off it. I get a lot of cookbooks, so for one to capture … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: A Couple Pumpkin Reminders

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Marisa

Scott and I spent the weekend up in Northampton, MA, visiting some Philly ex-pat friends. We played with Spaetzle the cat, enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather and saw many, many pumpkins. Pumpkin season has indeed arrived and along with it, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night from the Food in Jars Flickr Pool

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Marisa

Most Sunday evenings, 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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The Raina Rose Baby Benefit

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Marisa

Once in a very great while, I post something here that has nothing to do with food, canning or classes. This is one such post. I have a sister. Her name is Raina Rose and she’s a folk singer. She … Continue reading →

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Preserves in Action: Old Fashioned Oatmeal with Applesauce

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Marisa

Last week, just before I hopped a plane for Portland, I made applesauce. I had gone apple picking with a friend over the weekend and needed to do something with all the apples that I couldn’t jam into the crisper. … Continue reading →

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Cookbooks: We Sure Can!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Marisa

In the last few years, a wave of new canning books have been published and each has its individual charms.  Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It is an amazing resource for fun, DIY foods (like homemade corn flakes!). Putting Up … Continue reading →

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