Sweet Home Allegra

Grabbed off of Pinterest, I had little faith that these would be as delicious as they were beautiful, but ooooo la la! These were a delight! And the brine is not cooked so the tomatoes stay firm! This is a fridge pickle, not canned, so I only make a few at a time to save space. They take a week to mature and last about a month in the fridge, perfect for summer parties. I love the idea of “dill umbrellas “, placed on the bottom they seem to embrace the tomatoes. So pretty! Mul

Without a doubt, pickling is my favorite way to use November's seasonal cranberries. These little red pearls of pure spicy yum have...

I make my Vegetarian Soup Stock from October through to summer food (June), so big sprigs of fresh sage are always just plain necessary....

SO much more roll your eyes back delicious than any store-bought sun dried tomato that you have EVER tasted!! Why? Farm fresh tomatoes,...

Perfect for adding tang to hummus wraps, salads, charcuterie, grilled sandwiches and just snacking fingers to mouth ooo la la straight...

Mercy me!! This is the veggie pickle crowd pleaser of all time, not soooo hot that it burns, just spicy enough to please and sweet enough...

September's bountiful zucchini, shredded up skin and all and synergized with onion, dices of brightly colored peppers, and a sweet syrup...

Put up this smoky, sweet-peppery, slightly spicy, cilantro-infused chili style salsa when September overflows with zucchini, tomatoes and...

This is a 1950s era supermarket hotdog relish elevated to the stars thanks to July’s peak Farm Market opportunities and some dedicated...

Addictive! This pickle is everyone’s favorite, so I spend July putting up several big batches. The recipe is uncomplicated but time...

Calling all Bloody Marys!!! Your ultimate garnish has arrived! Easy and quick!! All you need is a helpful local farmer to bring in their...

Any fan of licorice or anise flavor, so prevalent in Asian cooking, is familiar with this lovely spice. I use it in pickles, primarily,...

A favorite of mine with sushi, charcuterie or tucked into a hummus sandwich, these thinly sliced sweet and sour rounds have a slight heat...

These are 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌AMAZING 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌!!!!! Gala apple slices marinated in a sweet brine spiced with shallot, jalapeño, cinnamon,...

Another fall classic for holiday feasting! Canning up a few jelly jars also saves this luscious condiment for summer sandwiches and all...

A conserve differs from a preserve or jam because it has the consistency of a chunky relish and includes dried fruit and nuts. This...

If you love an unusual savory pickle and Brussels Sprouts, this pickle is for you. They are not my favorite, but I make it for love of my...

Simply sublime. A glorious condiment on a croissant, addition to a peanut butter sandwich, bruschetta with warm Brie, in oatmeal or...

These glorious purple plums appeared 🙌🙌🙌 like a vision 🙌🙌🙌 at the Farmer’s Market and there was no resisting them. I grew up on...