Tomato season is over for Minneapolis with two nights of hard frosts under out belts (three weeks early, I might add). To celebrate the last of my harvest I made tomato broth and tomato paste from the same batch of tomatoes. 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 ›
Sour cherries are my favorite fruit to cook with in pie, crisps, tarts, jam and even savory dishes. My neighbor has a little tree in his front yard that I pine after every June as the handful of cherries ripen. I covet his tree. I need more room in my yard. Read more ›
It was an absolutely beautiful weekend here in Minneapolis; 85 degrees, sunny, low humidity, light breeze. It rained early Saturday morning so everything was sparkly and fresh. I spent my Saturday at the farmer’s market and canning, jamming and pickling. Read more ›