Category Archives: Preserved Foods

The Great Sequestration has started me thinking more about food preservation as a matter of necessity and not just as a good foodie thing to do. When we did our first ever online grocery order, button mushrooms were on a crazy-good sale and I found a recipe for Polish preserved mushrooms. Fermentation is the preservationContinue reading “Fermented Mushrooms”

Food preservation is a household management skill that is taking on renewed importance now during The Great Sequestration. Preserved Lemons are a delicacy that’s so easy you’ll want to slap your forehead and say, “Why have I never done this before?” Just about any time a recipe calls for lemon zest – and , ofContinue reading “Preserved Lemons”

It can be a challenge to find a use for green tomatoes at the end of summer. The origins of this recipe are long forgotten, but making it couldn’t be simpler and the results are fabulous after about 48 hours. Since green tomatoes are seasonal, substituting tomatillos are a good option since they are usuallyContinue reading “Pickled Green Tomatoes or Tomatillos, 1 Quart”

Ingredients *Korean chili flakes, or Gochugaru, are bright red and feature less heat than crushed red pepper. Adjust accordingly if substituting. Aleppo pepper would be a comparable substitute. Remove outer layers of Napa cabbage and any signs of wilting. Cut off the end of the core, wash the leaves, and tear into bite-size pieces byContinue reading “How to Make Kimchi.”