Tag Archives: fermentation

Surprisingly Delicious: Fermented Tomato Salsa

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

Following my post on thick salsa made from baked sliced tomatoes, a reader asked about making fermented salsa. I grimaced as I considered how easily tomatoes rot. Cutting them up and leaving them to ferment would be asking for trouble, … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Crock Weight

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

If you have access to potter’s clay and a kiln, why not fashion a weight to fit your crock and your taste? That’s what Rose Jaress did for her mom, Monica, at the suggestion of her dad, Gene, and with … Continue reading →

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Sauerkraut Tips

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

If you mostly eat your kraut cold, don’t can it; just store it in the refrigerator or another cool place. A cellar, outbuilding, or porch may suffice, depending on the time of year and on your climate. Uncooked kraut retains … Continue reading →

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Cure Your Own Olives

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

To my regret, I never got around to curing the fruit of the huge old olive trees on my parents’ California ranch, which they have long since sold. Like many other gardeners in the Pacific Northwest, I now have my … Continue reading →

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