This straightforward sweet corn relish is seasoned with Old Bay and is excellent with crabcakes, fried seafood, tuna salad, beans or chicken.
Nectarine Brown Sugar Jam
Lovely sweet-tart nectarines, rich caramel flavors from brown sugar, and the warmth of cinnamon and ginger spices make this delicious jam taste like nectarine crisp in a jar.
The Tartine: Your Formula For The Ultimate Easy Summer Sandwich
In the summer I follow a little formula that allows me to convert fresh-picked veg into easy open faced sandwich meals. The following formula will never go wrong in building a good summer tartine: Good bread + Good spreadable cheese + Cooked firm vegetable topping and/or fresh sliced ripe tomato + Fresh herbs = Delicious tartine.
Productive Home Weekly Report: 8/5/17
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Meat Rabbits: Truths No Homesteading Article Tells You
Homesteading articles like to claim meat rabbits are an almost effortless way to produce hundreds of pounds of meat in a small space. But there are a lot of challenges that come with raising meat rabbits. Here’s what you need to know before you start raising meat rabbits.
August Gardening Chores For The Pacific Northwest
Everything the Pacific Northwest edible gardener needs to know and do in August. Includes free, downloadable Garden To Do checklist.
Do You Really Need Whey For Successful Lacto-Fermentation?
When is whey necessary for a successful lacto-ferment? Why do people call something “lacto” fermented if it doesn’t contain any dairy? This article answers your questions about whey, dairy starters, and their relationship to lacto-fermentation.
Stream Of Consciousness Frittata
It’s not really a recipe. More like a technique everyone should know, and me talking to my food.
Productive Home Weekly Report: 7/22/17
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Reusing Pickle Brine – How To Safely Get Double Duty From Your Pickles
When it’s safe to reuse pickle brine – and when it isn’t. Plus a zillion ideas for how to use that tasty leftover brine once all the pickles are eaten.
Dark Cherry and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This easy ice cream recipe is chock full of sweet dark cherries and mini chocolate chips.
The Drifter Cucumber and Basil Cocktail
This might be the most delicious thing I’ve sipped in a good long while. It’s a kissing cousin to the Basil Bliss, but the addition of fresh, juicy cucumber takes everything in a more refreshing direction. While the cucumber strip garnish isn’t necessary, it’s easy to do and really helps make this drink visually impressive. Try…