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Apple-Cran-Nut Chutney

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You know when you are tired at the end of a long day and it’s hard to think straight? Yeah, well that was me on Thanksgiving Eve. What was I thinking packing a Fido jar to the very top? Did I not realize that the next morning it would be sputtering on my counter, and when I went to open it, it would spray everyone in reach? *sigh* I guess I can let you in on a little secret: I may know a thing of two about kraut, but I am a total newbie when it comes to fruit ferments.

It does make for a nice photo, though, right? Or does it look more like a barfing Fido? Hmm.

Well anyways, the chutney was delicious :) Continue reading →

The Kitchen Herbal by Jessie Hawkins

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Do you grow herbs or spices in your kitchen? Do you want to?

Have you wondered what herbs would be great to stock your kitchen with?

Do you have herbs in your kitchen, but aren’t sure how to use them?

The Kitchen Herbal by Jessie Hawkins will answer these questions in more.

What’s Inside

Here are the herbs and spices discussed in The Kitchen Herbal:

  1. Anise
  2. Basil
  3. Bay
  4. Chives
  5. Cilantro
  6. Cinnamon
  7. Dill
  8. Fennel
  9. Ginger
  10. Lavender
  11. Mustard
  12. Oregano
  13. Parsley
  14. Peppermint
  15. Rosemary
  16. Sage
  17. Tarragon
  18. Thyme

Not only are you given the history behind the herbs, but you are shown how these herbs are used medicinally as well as nutritionally. Because she’s an avid gardener, Jessie Hawkins also describes the size and shape of the seeds and the best way to cultivate them.

The back of each chapter includes several recipes so you can dive right into using the herbs. Continue reading →