If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a pile of garlic scapes and wondering what to do with them all—this one’s for you. For many of us who grow our own garlic, the harvest of these curly green stems is a sure sign that summer is in full swing. Garlic scape salt is one of my favorite and, I think, the best way to preserve that fresh, garlicky goodness for months to come. It’s simple, versatile, and makes the perfect
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 …