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8August 15, 2017Food Preservation by Erica

Old Bay Corn Relish

This straightforward sweet corn relish is seasoned with Old Bay and is excellent with crabcakes, fried seafood, tuna salad, beans or chicken.

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90August 10, 2017Food Preservation by Erica

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.

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18August 8, 2017Cooking by Erica

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.

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0August 5, 2017Productive Home by Erica

Productive Home Weekly Report: 8/5/17

An attempt to log weekly productive home achievements. Please join in!

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433August 3, 2017Homestead Animals by David

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.

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28August 1, 2017Gardening by Erica

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.

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33July 27, 2017Food Preservation by Erica

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.

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16July 25, 2017Cooking by Erica

Stream Of Consciousness Frittata

It’s not really a recipe. More like a technique everyone should know, and me talking to my food.

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0July 22, 2017Productive Home by Erica

Productive Home Weekly Report: 7/22/17

An attempt to log weekly productive home achievements. Please join in!

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418July 20, 2017Food Preservation by Erica

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.

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16July 18, 2017Cooking by Erica

Dark Cherry and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

This easy ice cream recipe is chock full of sweet dark cherries and mini chocolate chips.

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10July 17, 2017Cooking by Erica

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…

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Hi! I'm Erica, the founder of NWEdible and the author of The Hands-On Home. I garden, keep chickens and ducks, homeschool my two kids and generally run around making messes on my one-third of an acre in suburban Seattle. Thanks for reading!

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