Monthly Archives: November 2011

Laurie Colwin and Pear Gingerbread

Posted on November 30, 2011 by marisa

The apartment that Scott and I live in once belonged to my grandparents. My grandfather bought it in 1966 and my grandmother Tutu lived here until she died in 2002. I moved in soon after her death and I spent … Continue reading →

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The DIY Pantry: Ground Allspice

Posted on November 30, 2011 by marisa

Last night, during my post-dinner clean-up, I threw away three pears. They were well past their prime and were threatening to stage a decomposition scene right there in the fruit bowl. An hour or so later, I called my mom … Continue reading →

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Eat Boutique Favorite Jam Box Giveaway

Posted on November 29, 2011 by marisa

If you’ve been reading this site for any length of time, you’re probably already familiar with Eat Boutique. It’s a wonderful little company based out of the Boston area that carefully sorts through the ever-growing world of artisanal foods and … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pickles and Yogurt Cheese in the 3191 Quarterly

Posted on November 28, 2011 by marisa

Yesterday afternoon, I met a friend for tea at a local coffee shop. It had been weeks since we’d seen each other and so carved out a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon to reconnect and catch each other … Continue reading →

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Preserves in Action: Pickled Cranberries

Posted on November 23, 2011 by marisa

Over the weekend, I made a batch of pickled cranberries for my Serious Eats In a Pickle column. I figured it was a fun, seasonal pickle and a good one to feature in the days before Thanksgiving. What I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Home “Canned” Cranberry Sauce Made in a Tin Can Mold

Posted on November 21, 2011 by marisa

This little fish-shaped dish is my family’s cranberry sauce server. It is simply the perfect size for a can of cranberry jelly. I grew up with a clear glass one that my mom still has and a few years ago, … Continue reading →

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Urban Preserving: Small Batch Seckel Pear Jam with Brown Sugar and Cardamom

Posted on November 17, 2011 by marisa

I’m crazy for pears these days. I buy them without a plan for how I’m going to use them, just to be able to have them around to look at and munch on. Seckel pears are a particular weakness, followed … Continue reading →

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Takeya Winner + Pasplore

Posted on November 16, 2011 by marisa

All good contests must come to end and this one wrapped up yesterday just before midnight. Our lucky winner is commenter #62, Michelle Wands, who said, “My combination would be apple cranberry for this time of year. Strawberry Rhubarb would … Continue reading →

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Pear Cinnamon Jam

Posted on November 15, 2011 by marisa

Last July, I spent a day in Washington, D.C., at the annual summer Fancy Food Show. I walked the show floor. I tasted a world of spreads, snacks, jams and cheeses. I took photos of everything I saw that I … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Marmalade Class at Indy Hall on December 3

Posted on November 14, 2011 by marisa

It’s my final Philadelphia class of 2011! On Saturday, December 3, come make cranberry marmalade with me at Indy Hall in Old City Philadelphia. Class is from 11 am to 1 pm and will include snacks of bread, goat cheese … Continue reading →

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