Tag Archives: canning

Blackberry Plum Cardamom Jam

By Janelle | Published 09/27/2011

New favorite. Might be ‘best of’ Burke Avenue Farm preserves (oh: I HOPE you love that name—Burke Avenue Farm—it’s what I am calling my humble little Seattle urban farm). Did I mention it is under construction? It is still largely dirt, but we have sprinklers etched into the ground and this [first] year’s garden boxes and plots have given me piles of lettuce, herbs and enough tomatoes to… [more]

Yellow Tomato Jam… because I can!

By Janelle | Published 09/07/2011

Ha all puns aside. Though Seattle’s summer has felt a bit wintry, my Sungolds have remained a cheerful beam in my garden. Hoards of tiny orange globes dangle in my tomato jungle, and I just picked a ‘bushel-full’. I am admittedly giddy (since they cost $4 a pint at neighborhood farmer markets); these homegrown little gems—all jammed up—will be a welcome addition to my pantry shelves.
Because I am in the midst of… [more]

Jarring: Spicy Red Pepper Jelly

By Janelle | Published 10/11/2010

Oh man this is good stuff. A few years ago, my top appetizer-to-toss-together was goat cheese, red pepper jelly and quickly sauteed Greek pita (the slightly thicker variety—not the pita pockets). I would give the pitas a quick visit in the skillet with some olive oil and Italian herbs, then cut them into wedges. It was always, always a hit and the jar of red pepper jelly would… [more]

Blueberry Chutney (and pork chops)

By Janelle | Published 10/17/2006

I forced myself to attempt canning this year. I am intrigued by all the canning, preserving, drying and curing that were so critical to survival not too long ago. People figured out ways to make their food last, to use methods to keep food not only safe but sweet and/or savory. It impresses me that the chemistry and artistry of food culminates so inherently in the act of canning. I… [more]