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Candied Buddha’s Hand

I bought a buddha’s hand at the farmer’s market last week, and it was too pretty not to immortalize with a few pictures… Buddha’s hands are part of a larger group of fruits called citrons, which are just like citrus fruit without the actual fruit part. I can’t even emphasize enough how aromatic these are.  When…

Moroccan vegetable stew

This is a perfect fall stew, filled with vegetables from the late summer garden and richly spiced with cinnamon, cayenne and turmeric.   It’s based off a recipe from Moosewood Restaurant, so I can’t take credit for the brilliant idea, but when I made it for the cooking demo at the Redwood Valley Farmers Market this…

How to preserve Hot peppers

How To Preserve A Whole Season Of Hot Peppers With Virtually No Work

Discovering the Joy of Pepper Preservation: A Personal Journey Preserving hot peppers has always been a passion of mine, and I’ve discovered a wonderfully simple way to do it. In this article, I’m excited to share with you my method that captures the full season’s bounty with hardly any effort. Whether you’re new to preserving…