Monthly Archives: December 2011

May Your Holidays Be Joyous

Posted on December 25, 2011 by marisa

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Holiday Giving: Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Posted on December 24, 2011 by marisa

I realize it’s Christmas Eve. Chances are, the holiday baking is done and you’ve already hung up your candy making apron for the season. Still, I couldn’t resist sharing one last recipe for pumpkin seed brittle. It’s a recipe I … Continue reading →

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Pre-Order the Food in Jars Cookbook!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by marisa

Okay kids, I have some fun news. The Food in Jars cookbook(subtitled Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round) is available for pre-order! Obviously, it won’t be shipping before you give gifts this week (expect to see physical copies of it around … Continue reading →

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Quince Slices in a Spiced Chai Syrup

Posted on December 21, 2011 by marisa

I am a coffee drinker. Growing up in a cafe-loving city like Portland, OR, it was hard not to pick up the habit during my early high school years. However, every 18 months or so, I cut way back on … Continue reading →

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Pickles and Potlucks

Posted on December 18, 2011 by marisa

After a very early morning wake-up call, I landed in Portland yesterday afternoon to spend the holidays with my parents. So far, I’ve done nothing but catch up on sleep and tag along to a pair of seasonal potlucks. Though … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giving: Meringue Cookies

Posted on December 15, 2011 by marisa

In my family, there is truly only one acceptable birthday cake and it’s actually not a cake at all. It’s a giant shell of sculpted meringue, filled with vanilla ice cream, strawberries and freshly whipped cream, topped with a shower … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giving: Apple Cider Syrup

Posted on December 13, 2011 by marisa

When I was growing up, the Bybee-Howell House on Sauvie Island (just outside of Portland, Oregon) held a Wintering In festival each fall. For me, the highlight of this event was the fact that they gathered all the apples from … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night From the Food in Jars Flickr Pool

Posted on December 11, 2011 by marisa

Once a week, I take a break from showing off my preserves and give my readers a chance to shine by featuring a few photos from the Food in Jars Flickr group. Here are a few pretties from the last … Continue reading →

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Microplane Gift Basket Winner

Posted on December 11, 2011 by marisa

Thanks to all of you who took the time to share your Christmas wishes (both the tangible ones and the intangibles) in the comments section of the Microplane Gift Basket giveaway. The winner is commenter #906, Kim. She says ” … Continue reading →

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Preserves in Action: Thumbprint Cookies from The Cookiepedia

Posted on December 9, 2011 by marisa

Thumbprint cookies are a classic way to incorporate homemade preserves into a simple dessert and a favorite of mine. Funny thing though. In the nearly three years that I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve never managed to post a recipe … Continue reading →

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