Moroccan Cherry Preserves

CHERRIES ARE BACK... YES..they're expensive.  they aren't quite as dark, plump and sweet as they are when they are in perfect season, but they are worth it for jam and preserves.  Fabulous add to your Holiday breakfasts, brunch, dinners...

Pamplemousse...aka Grapefruit Jam

GRAPEFRUIT...PUCKER UP...THEY'RE IN SEASONthey're big, sour, have tough membranes, big seeds and bitter white flesh that is hard to avoid.  most people need to douse them in sugar and pry the meat out with a special knife or spoon just to get one...

BLUEBERRY LEMON LAVENDER JAM

WHO DOESN'T LIKE BLUEBERRY JAM ?FRESH BLUEBERRIES... they're still out there.  they're always out there and they are pop in your mouth delicious.  i don't know where you live, but blueberries are a year 'round thing here in So. California...

Rose Petal Plum Jam

"A ROSE IS JUST A ROSE..." until it becomesROSE PETAL PLUM JAManother favorite jam from this season...sweet, tart fresh plums with just a wisp of summer rose.perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea on a cold fall-ish day.i know you'll be proud to give...

TIPS and TRICKS from my first season canning

ahhhh...THE FRUITS OF MY LABOR.oh how i love my beautiful little jars of jam.i truly did not make this display for the photograph...i just had nowhere else to put them.AND THIS IS NOT ALL OF IT!i have eaten and given quite a bit away.what used to be...

Garam Masala Nectarine Jam

HELP...farm fresh fruits are on their way out.i've had so much fun canning this summer, i don't know what i'll do without all this beautiful fruit to chose from.  i know... here in So. Cal. we have all the fruits and veggies we could ever ask for...

Raspberry Lemon Thyme Jam

best get on the move if making Raspberry Jamthese gems are going up up UP $$$raspberries are one of my favorite fruits. i wish i could have them year 'round, but they get so darn expensive and i feel guilty buying them too often during winter,BUT...now...

Pineapple Coconut Vanilla Bean Jam

pineapple coconut citrus and vanilla bean...one bite and you'll be transported to a sunny lanai on the north shore.when we go to Hawaii we stay at this fabulous resort with one of those memorable breakfast spreads...  pastries, omelets, bacon, waffles,...

Homemade Creamy Goat Ricotta

i must admit i have never had much interest in ricotta cheese...until NOW!  i don't cook lasagna, cannoli, ravioli, blinis, blintzes, or too many cheesy things.  i'd rather partake in cheeses with a bit more flavor, like Saint Agur or Saint...