In late August, the tomato plants in our garden are literally dropping ripe fruit. I have so many tomatoes, I can barely keep up with them. That isn't a bad thing though, because I love little more than sitting on the deck, nibbling on bruschetta, made with tomatoes & basil, fresh from the garden. And while… Continue reading Bruschetta from Mason Jar Salads and More
Category: Gluten-Free
Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries
Le sigh! The last of this years blackberries are coming ripe. We had a good run, but the extreme heat shriveled some of the last of the season. Still, we found plenty to pick out back - and to nibble on as well! This recipe came out of a "hmmmm" moment. In that pickled foods… Continue reading Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries
Spiced Strawberry Jam
The Ever-Bearing Strawberries continue to sneak in, and I managed to make a quick batch of jam last weekend before I went hiking. Simple. Quick. Do it now, and you won't regret it in January! The spices deepen the flavors of the jam, especially the vanilla, which leaves a creamy essence. It is so good… Continue reading Spiced Strawberry Jam
Bread and Butter Pickles
On an impulse buy at the farmers market I came home with 4 pounds of pickling cucumbers the previous weekend. What to make? Bread and Butter Pickles! Sweet/sour and my favorite type of pickle - in a smaller batch so you are not canning all day, nor end up with 30+ jars! Bread and Butter… Continue reading Bread and Butter Pickles