Pickled Jalapeno Escabeche During my childhood days I had a couple people in my world that provided an exposure to foods beyond the typical everyday fare. My late grandfather was one of those people. He loved liverwurst, salsa, headcheese, salty nuts, alcohol, and sweets. He use to get upset at me because I’d eat all…
Category: Summer
Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini Pancakes In a big family the first child is kind of like the first pancake. If it’s not perfect, that’s okay, there are a lot more coming along. – Antonin Scalia Pancakes were a special treat for me as a child; I only enjoyed them during overnight stays at grandma’s house. Sunday morning we’d…
Homemade Peach Pie
Homemade Peach Pie “I don’t think a really good pie can be made without a dozen or so children peeking over your shoulder as you stoop to look in at it every little while.” ~ John Gould As a child, I remember in my grandmother’s backyard an apple, apricot, and peach tree. Every summer the…
Homemade Almond Basil Pesto
Homemade Almond Basil Pesto It’s that time of year again when the seasons are in the midst of changing. Where the days are still warm but the evenings cool quickly letting you know summer is giving way to autumn. Folks are planning for a fall bounty and harvesting the last of their early summer gardens….
Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles – Refrigerator or Canned
Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles My household loves pickles; spicy garlic dill pickles! I’ve always had a love for the bite that vinegar provides… green olives, salt & vinegar chips, pepperonchinis, and of course pickles. As a kid I would devour the tray of green olives my grandmother placed out with the antipasti platter. Lunchtime at…
Sweet Savory Sustainable 