Chive blossom vinegar is one of those little kitchen projects that feels a bit like magic. In the early summer, when the garden is just beginning to hit its stride, you can take a handful of blossoms from your chive plants and steep them in vinegar. Just a few days later, you’ll have a stunning pink infusion that smells wonderful and adds the perfect kick to salad dressings, marinades, and roasted veggies.
Every year, I get a little more excited about garlic season — from planting in the fall to that first tug when the large bulbs come out of the ground at harvest time. This year, I grew different varieties of organic and heirloom varieties, and I wanted to share the types I planted last year, why I chose them, and how they’ve performed so far.
Sweet cherries and cardamom are a match made in summer kitchen heaven. This jam is warm and rich with just a hint of spice—perfect for spreading on toast, spooning over yogurt, or layering in desserts. And if you’re looking for something a little different, the same base can be turned into a cherry concentrate for … Read
Every summer, just as the fireweed starts painting the roadsides in shades of pink, I gather a basket and head out for one of my favourite preserving projects. If you’ve got a handful of fresh fruit and a sunny windowsill, you have everything you need to make beautiful, naturally thickened fruit preserves. I call it …
Every summer, just as the fireweed starts painting the roadsides in shades of pink, I gather a basket and head out to harvest for one of my favorite summer preserving projects: fermented fireweed tea. In our modern world, it’s a beautiful link to the past, known traditionally as Ivan Chai or Koporye Tea. This Russian …
There’s something deeply comforting and healing about a bowl of homemade soup, especially when it’s made from ingredients you’ve grown and preserved yourself. Home-canned soups offer a range of health benefits, from providing gentle support during illness to offering nourishing, nutrient-rich meals during busy seasons when you need a quick, satisfying option. This winter, I … Read