A while back we had a local food blogger potluck, and of course all the food was amazing. One of the things I really liked was a Meyer lemonade with vanilla. I have a stash of vanilla beans in my cupboard that I’m always wondering what to do with. Yes, a stash. If you’re still [...]
As I write this, the last of the strawberries are attempting to grow and ripen before being withered by 90-degree days. At least down here. Elsewhere, you’re just about to dive into strawberry season! And if you’re like me, you won’t be able to help yourself when you see those juicy beauties looking up at [...]
Canning is the new knitting. Or is it the new sewing? I can never remember what the correct order of domestic fads is. All I know is that everywhere I look I see people canning. Ball, the major producer of canning supplies, had record sales in 2009. Even if you don’t know anyone who cans, [...]











