When I hear the word “pickle” I instantly think “dill” or maybe “bread & butter.” I don’t think “lime” or “miso” or “mango”. My idea of a pickle is the distinctly Euro-American kind that I grew up with. But there’s a world of pickles out there! The Indian Lime Pickle being just one. Read more ›
My friend Molly McNeil is a busy woman. She slings farm-to-table food for a couple great food trucks, she does catering gigs, and in her spare time, she’s a yoga instructor. But her secret sideline? Duck eggs. Yep, the girl is packing those pale blue beauties on a regular basis, suppling restaurants and a few lucky friends with fresh duck eggs. Read more ›
Mustard Pickles remind me of my Great Grandma Kimbler. She used to make all kinds. They are a deliciously old-fashioned and frugal concoction, intended to preserve and liven up over abundant produce during the summer. Read more ›
I love pickles. Period. I make oodles of them during the summer and eat them all year long. I also give them as gifts for Christmas, bring them out for parties and holidays. My main stay is straight up dill pickles. The recipe is from my mother, Judy, who use to make them in these awesome half gallon mason jars. Read more ›
My garden is moving into high gear after our serious heat and humidity last week. Eggplant, green beans, broccoli, sunflowers, zucchini, crookneck squash, chard and peppers are all producing well. The only thing lagging behind are my tomatoes. Read more ›