Tag Archives: mastering food preservation

2014 Master Food Preserver Volunteer of the Year

Posted on September 29, 2014 by diary of a tomato

I’m honored to be chosen by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension as the 2014 Master Food Preserver Volunteer of the Year — many thanks to them for sponsoring this very special program, to food preservation educator Kathy Savoie for sharing her extensive knowledge … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Red Pepper Ristras

Posted on November 13, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We often keep strands of dried peppers, called ristras, hanging in the kitchen, however, it wasn’t until we were faced with a bushel of them that we had the chance to make our own. Beyond the cultural mash-up of making … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Small-Batch Sauerkraut

Posted on October 30, 2013 by diary of a tomato

In our household, cabbage has become the new kale. Though easy to overlook, this humble vegetable is packed with beneficial nutrients and plays a starring role as a fermented food. Here in Northern New England, cabbages first start appearing at … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Fresh Ginger Root

Posted on October 19, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We went to the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market today in search of rutabaga and, instead, came home with a luscious bunch of fresh ginger root from Wake Robin Farm of Stratham, NH. It was hard not to be greedy with this locally-grown treat … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Sweet Cherry Tomato Pickles

Posted on October 10, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We made Sweet Cherry Tomato Pickles for the first time last year, and they quickly became a favorite. Juicy, tangy and bite-sized, they’re easy to serve as is or blended together for a quick vinaigrette. With the tomato season holding … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Carrot Pepper Salsa, Canned + Lacto-Fermented

Posted on October 2, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Like seed catalogs for home gardeners, fellow preserver Kate says the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving is the canner’s equivalent — wonderful to browse mid-winter and dream of the colorful jars to come. It was while thumbing through the salsa section that we … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Broccoli Pesto

Posted on September 29, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We’re late in harvesting basil this year, and stretched the small amount left in the garden by putting it up as Broccoli Pesto. The unexpected addition of fall-sweetened broccoli from Black Kettle Farm to the classic combination of basil, garlic and … Continue reading →

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