September 27th, 2013
Yes, fall is underway, but what better way to keep things sultry than with a few jars of some fiery pepper jelly? Every year, guest Eater Greta holds onto the summer heat with a big batch of the stuff, often with a fruity twist. So before fresh peppers are a distant memory, snatch up a few varieties and give this vinegary-sweet treat a try. Continue reading 
September 20th, 2013
Canning is old hat for guest Eater Erin, but she usually sticks to the sweet stuff. And as much as she’d like to live on jam alone, she realized it was time to give her preserving skills a vegetable boost. To balance out her pantry, she offers up a zippy Italian antipasto favorite. Continue reading 
September 13th, 2013
Two Eaters go head-to-head in an attempt to one-up their opponent’s culinary skills. And you, dear reader, get to be judge and jury. Try the recipes yourself, then visit our Facebook page to cast your vote.
We continue our attempt to preserve the fruits and veggies of summer with a canning favorite: tomatoes! If you grow your own, you probably have more bounty than you can eat. Sure, preserving these luscious leftovers in a simple canned tomato or pasta sauce is a sure bet. But when you see what April and Sarah are dishing out, you’ll want to try something new. Which of these two sweet-tart chutneys will make it into your pantry? This food fight is on!
by April What better way to win a food fight than by channelling a feisty chef? For this week’s challenge, April offers up a chutney that brings back fond memories of her favorite culinary alchemist. This versatile, sweet-tart concoction can be paired with fish or rice, served alongside any Indian meal, and can be eaten hot or cold. It’s so good you’ll want to eat it all now.
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by Sarah If you’re a ginger fan (the spice, not the Gilligan’s Island vixen), you’ll like this sweet-tart of a tomato chutney. Sarah’s sweet on sweet and ginger, so it’s no surprise — she’s a fan. This chutney is also good hot or cold and has so many uses. Pair with chicken or fish, use in a grilled cheese sandwich or a burger. Find out how it stacks up against April’s tart green version.
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