Tag Archives: pickles

In Deep Autumn

One of the things I’ve discovered since become a full-time freelancer is that it’s really important to reach and out find people with whom to collaborate. When you work in an office, teamwork is often assumed. When you work from … Continue reading

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Discounted Tickets to Brewer’s Plate 2012

Here in Philadelphia, we’re lucky to have a number of organizations who make it their work to increase access to local food. Among them is one called Fair Food. They work to increase access to locally grown food for both … Continue reading

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Can Jam: Sweet and Sour Pickled Red Onions

Once again, I’ve waited until the last possible moment to post my Tigress Can Jam recipe. Motivated by deadlines? Yes, that would be me. Despite my lack of action, I actually have been thinking about what to make for weeks. … Continue reading

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Can You Reuse Pickle Brine?

At least once a week, someone asks me if they can reuse the brine that’s leftover in the jar when all the pickles have been eaten. I’m here to say, yes! You can absolutely reuse that brine as long as… … Continue reading

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Foods in jars at the Fancy Food Show

I took the day off from work on Monday in order to head up to New York for a day of the Fancy Food Show. Last summer, I went for two and a half days, but this year, since I’m … Continue reading

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Pickled Carrots and a Quick Brine Recipe

Back when I made the pickled asparagus, I ended up having some brine leftover after I filled the jars. Not wanting to be wasteful, I poured what remained into a quart jar and shoved it towards the back of the … Continue reading

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