Category Archives: Condiments

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam – The First Harvest of Summer!

Posted on May 25, 2021 by HelenFern

My favorite berry farm opened for the season on Saturday! I was so excited. Time for freezing and jam making! I got some hood strawberries and one I’ve never tried before – Sweet Ann. If you’ve never tried one I … Continue reading →

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It’s National Bagel Day!

Posted on January 15, 2021 by HelenFern

Today is National bagel day – a day to celebrate this ring of boiled dough. So, what exactly is a bagel? Unlike the donut, a bagel is a type of boiled bread. The hole helps it to cook through. The … Continue reading →

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Personal Nachos with Spicy Guacamole

Posted on November 6, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s National Nachos day! And Saturday the 14th is National Spicy Guacamole day. What great days to combine! Rumor has it that after a long day of shopping, a group of U.S. army wives stationed in Mexico, stopped into a … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Refrigerator Jam

Posted on August 14, 2020 by HelenFern

What do you do when you’ve been gifted with a big bowl of blackberries that are moving beyond their prime? You make jam! These Marion berries were so sweet and delicious and full of juice. A great way to preserve … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Salsa with Grilled Ahi

Posted on July 10, 2020 by HelenFern

It’s Raspberry season! I love any kind of berry – straw, boysen, black, blue – I love them all. This recipe uses fresh raspberries (I grew some in my garden!) with savory ingredients to make a delicious salsa to serve … Continue reading →

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