I originally called this, “Oyster Mushroom Jam”. Predictably, people went a little nuts. “Eewww! Oysters in jam???” No. I used the variety of mushroom called oyster. They look like this: While slightly sweet from the small amount of honey, this is more of a savory, tangy condiment that’s meant as a topping or…
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Melanzana Balsamica (Pickled Balsamic Eggplant)
A couple of weeks ago, I was scouring the farmers market looking for inspiration. My spring canning class was coming up and I wanted to show the class something a little bit different in the pickle category – something that might inspire them to think of vegetable pickles “outside the jar”. Something that would lend…
Pickle Party: Pickled Chayote Slaw & We Sure Can! Giveaway
I’m entering my slaw in the “Can You Can It? Yes, You Can!” contest at Eve’s The Garden of Eating Blog! The roundup will be posted on August 22nd, followed by a week of public voting. You’ll vote for me, right? ***************** *The winner of Sarah Hood’s new book, We Sure Can!, as chosen by…
