preserving

  • Fruit Book Revue

    Fruit Book Revue

    It’s an open secret that Seattle’s summer is the sunny antithesis of our rainy reputation. Talked about less is the amazing fruit that appears in farmer’s markets, co-ops, and along random sidewalks during the summer months. While there’s probably nothing better than eating a perfectly ripe fruit raw and unadorned, eventually, one wants pie. Or cake.… Continue reading

  • “Fizzy vegetables” – Fermenting foods for fun and science 

    As a parent of small children who are homebound during the pandemic, I am giddily excited about any project that checks multiple boxes on my to-do list—especially those related to food, education, entertainment, and household chores. My most recent effort has been home vegetable fermentation, and it’s been surprisingly fun. We’ve tried cabbage, carrots, and… Continue reading

  • Author Kevin West shares five readable cookbooks

    We are thrilled to have Kevin West, author of Saving the Season: A Cook’s Guide to Home Canning, Pickling, and Preserving, a new (and gorgeous!) book covering the basics of preserving as well as advanced recipes.   Continue reading