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Posts tagged “home canning”

Home Canning Project: Roasted and Canned Tomatoes

Every week, I cruise the Farm & Garden section in Craigslist to see if there are any edible offerings. In the past I've gotten large amounts of lemons, chestnuts, vegetables, and even chanterelle m...

Recipe Recommendation: Tarragon Strawberry Jam

Strawberries have been in the San Francisco farmer's markets for a month now, and I have been busy buying them up and making jams! I bought enough strawberries for three batches of jam, so after maki...

Local Food Producer: Happy Girl Kitchen Co.
Bay Area, California

One of our favorite vendors at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market on Saturdays is the Happy Girl Kitchen Company. They sell many kinds of pickled vegetables and preserved fruits in jars....

Why Is My Pickled Garlic Blue?

Two weeks ago, I pickled a bunch of garden vegetables and have been storing them in the fridge. Last night I pulled the jar out to see if they were ready and noticed one of the garlic cloves is blue....

C-Thru Cucumbers, Pig Farmers On Strike, and Contaminated Tomatoes
Top food news for June 2-6

Here we are with the weekly food news roundup. Farmers on strike, food recalls, and home canning - read all about it here!...

DIY Tip: How To Make Dill Pickles

Photo: pickling cucumbers and fresh dill awaiting the vinegar mixture. We try to avoid using processed foods as much as possible and make our own pantry items when we can. ...