Golden, succulent sweet corn is one of nature’s gifts. Every summer for a few wonderful weeks it is perfect and abundant. In fact, it’s so abundant that roadside stands pop up every few blocks. Almost every stand is a family business. Every morning at first light, those hard-working folks tromp up and down muddy rows…
Preserving
Old-Fashioned Orange Marmalade. Sunshine in a Jar!
I guess it’s because it brings back memories of childhood. My daddy loved orange marmalade. To be honest, as a kid I didn’t get it. I preferred grape. Sweet and simple, less complex. It must have been my immature palette. Now that I’m grown, it’s a whole new game. Whenever we go out for breakfast…
Grandma Soffia’s Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
Get ready for a jam session! I promised I’d give you the recipe for homemade strawberry-rhubarb jam. I like to use this in the cheese ring I just shared instead of plain strawberry preserves. It has an indescribable tang to it that makes it perfect. This jam is great on toast, too, especially thick grainy…