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The Philly Farm and Food Fest

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Marisa

Hey friends! If you’re within driving distance of the Philadelphia region, you should mark your calendars for the second annual Philly Farm and Food Fest on Sunday, April 14. Organized by Fair Food and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Eat’s August Urban Farm Handbook Challenge – Food Preservation Edition

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Marisa

Back in February, Annette from Sustainable Eats got in touch, asking me if I’d participate in her Urban Farm Handbook challenge in August. I said yes and now, a head-spinningly fast six months later, it’s my turn to issue a … Continue reading →

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Recipe Reminder: Small Batch Strawberry Vanilla Jam

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Marisa

This week got away from me. On Monday, I mapped out five full days of posts in my mind and in the end, hardly managed to write a thing for this site. The combination of freelance commitments, book events and … Continue reading →

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Urban Preserving: Small Batch Kumquat Marmalade

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Marisa

Kumquats aren’t like other citrus fruit. Instead of having a tart rind and a sweet interior, they keep their sugar in the skin and have their pucker on the inside. It took me years to realize that the best way … 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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Urban Preserving: Blueberry Ginger Jam

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Marisa

Already this summer, I’ve worked my way through nearly two flats of blueberries. I got my first flat from Beechwood Orchards and the second has been picked up piecemeal from various farmers’ markets and produce shops. I made a batch … Continue reading →

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Small Batch Canning and Sour Cherry Jam

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Marisa

Although I’m not as diligent about it as some people, I’ve always been one to steer clear of kitchen tools that offer little in the way of flexibility or range. This is why I’ve avoided things like egg poachers (a … Continue reading →

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