Category Archives: News

Curds, Pickles and Soups! Oh My!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by marisa

This morning while I was bending over to make the bed, I felt a noisy ping in my lower back. I went from feeling entirely energetic and ready to leap mountains to a painful lump, crawling for a heating pad. … Continue reading →

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Welcome 2012 + Persimmon and Pear Chutney

Posted on January 1, 2012 by marisa

Happy New Year, friends! I hope your celebrations last night were full of delight. Scott and I rang in the new year with pizza, champagne and a few favorite people (including 20-month-old twins who entertained us by dancing to the … Continue reading →

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Jars as Votive Holders

Posted on November 7, 2011 by marisa

Yesterday, I promised that I’d have a recipe for pear cinnamon jam up today. Unfortunately, it appears that Monday has made a liar out of me. You see, I’m speaking at TEDxPhilly tomorrow and so the entirety of today has … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks in Austin and a New Baby Boy

Posted on November 6, 2011 by marisa

I spent the bulk of the last two weeks in Austin, TX with my sister and her guy, waiting for their first baby to be born. I cooked more food that I can now remember, tucked a few batches of … 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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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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Press Trips, Classes and Bulk Produce Buying in Philadelphia

Posted on June 6, 2011 by marisa

Last weekend, my day job life collided with my freelance food writing life. Philly Homegrown, the program I spend three days a week working and writing for brought a collection of food bloggers and journalists from around the country to … Continue reading →

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Last Day for Saveur Votes + Penley Jar Giveaway Winner + Blogger Bake Sale

Posted on May 12, 2011 by marisa

I was up late on Monday night (so late that it was actually Tuesday) putting the finishing touches on the cookbook draft. I pressed send sometime after 2 a.m. and spent another hour awake, eating a bowl of cereal and … Continue reading →

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Food in Jars is a Finalist in Saveur’s Best Food Blog Awards

Posted on April 28, 2011 by marisa

Wednesday morning, I was sitting at work nursing a mug of tea and catching up with the world, when I saw a tweet from Saveur Magazine announcing that their Best Food Blog Award finalists were up. A shiver of nerves … Continue reading →

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Checking In + Upcoming Canning Classes

Posted on March 23, 2011 by marisa

I realize it’s been quite silent around here lately. The middle chunk of my book was due yesterday and so for the last couple of weeks, I’ve done nothing but work (recipe testing, writing and day job), eat and sleep. … Continue reading →

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