Category Archives: events

A Preserves Tasting and Swap in Austin

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Marisa

I’ve been to Austin, TX twice in my life. The first visit was in the fall of 2001, when at the last minute a friend begged me to step in and run a childcare program at a conference she was … Continue reading →

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The First Philly Food Swap

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Marisa

Last Thursday, after multiple months of planning, the first Philly Food Swappers gathering landed in the basement of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (many thanks again to the church for donating their space). There were homemade jams and jellies, … 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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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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A Potluck with Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking Author Kate Payne

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Marisa

I have something quite fun to announce. On Tuesday, April 26, I will be hosting a potluck for The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking author Kate Payne as she swings through Philadelphia on her East Coast book tour. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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