This straightforward sweet corn relish is seasoned with Old Bay and is excellent with crabcakes, fried seafood, tuna salad, beans or chicken.
Cucumbers
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…
Turmeric Garlic Dill Pickles by Popular Request
I have gotten a lot of requests for the recipe for my new favorite Turmeric Garlic Dill Pickles since mentioning them in my Can-o-rama post. Ask and ye shall receive, friends. Turmeric Garlic Dill Pickles 8 lbs small pickling cucumbers Pre-Soak: 3/4 cups pickling salt 2 gallons cold water. Brine:* 8 large cloves garlic (or…
Culture Your Cukes: Lacto-Fermented Pickles
My pickling cukes are starting to come on, which means it’s time to get cozy with your friend and mine – the beneficial microbe! I am a tremendous fan of pickling through lacto-fermentation. Think of it as yogurt making with vegetables. Beneficial bacteria chomps down on the natural sugars and starches in the vegetable and converts it…