Originally posted on My Ukiah:
When I research recipes for preserving food, I find so many refined options. And by refined, I mean complicated. They call for a long list of ingredients and a zillion steps. While I appreciate that these exist, and that people exist who like to make them (people that I wish…
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Preserving Food, Part II: How to can everything
The second installment by sisterwife Elizabeth, pictured here with me at the Mendocino County Fair this weekend. Because sometimes we are not in the kitchen and also, you are never too old to get your face/body painted. Preserving Food, Part II: Can It! Canning is not as hard as people think it is. ItContinue reading “Preserving Food, Part II: How to can everything”
Preserving food, Part 1: How to make refrigerator pickles (no canning necessary)
The recipe below was graciously provided by my canning mentor and sisterwife Elizabeth, also author of the My Ukiah blog. I have been making another version of this recipe which involves lacto-fermenting the pickles before putting them in the refrigerator. Will share that soon. But for now, let’s start with the most basic of theContinue reading “Preserving food, Part 1: How to make refrigerator pickles (no canning necessary)”
Mama Ellen talks about family and food
My family has had a couple weeks of sleeplessness, grief and gratitude. My beloved Gramps passed away on the eve of our sixth month of this project. I’ll write about him when I’m ready, but for now, here’s what my mom had to say. She is such a powerhouse I rarely get to surprise her.Continue reading “Mama Ellen talks about family and food”
Learning How to Cook – Some Wise Words
Originally posted on Mendocino Meats:
Another quick dinner made from random ingredients from the farm – fava beans with ground beef. We can’t help it, but we have a thing with Spanish cuisine right now. The climate is similar to our’s, and we both have Spanish blood running through us. Last year, we borrowed and…
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