Harissa, mon amour Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:26:34 -0700 North Africa's favorite chile sauce is fiery, but also wonderfully nuanced. What's not to love, this September 2007 article asks.
This is an ode to harissa. It's replaced my ketchup, my salsa picante, even (gasp) my Louisiana hot sauce. I put it on everything. Well, not exactly everything, but the potent North African chile sauce goes into my bean soups and sandwiches, it spikes my aioli and tops my pizzas. I even take it on road trips, as a kind of food insurance, where it's done wonders for roadside hamburgers and omelets, even stadium Dodger dogs.
Entertaining with an entree-free dinner Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:30:14 -0700 The starters will last all night at this small-plates party.
You gather with family and friends in the evening as the heat of the day starts to fade and the first cool ocean breezes begin to blow in, thick and sweet as honey. The bright white light of afternoon gradually dims to twilight's shades of blue and gray. In the air hangs the summer garden smells of baked earth and herbs.
Sprinkles is frosted over cupcake newcomer Sprinkled Pink Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 The Beverly Hills-based chain, which has taken legal action against other rivals, demands a name change by the Montecito bakery.
Starting a business is no piece of (cup)cake. Just ask two of the newest bakeries to open in Southern California.
Apples: Preserving - Fact sheet explaining how to prepare apples for freezing or canning, also recipes for syrup for preservation, preserving without sugar, recipes for chutney and cinnamon apple rings.
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Basics for Canning Fruit - Instructions from an Ohio State University Extension fact sheet.
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Basics for Canning Vegetables - Pressure canning is the only safe method for home canning vegetables. This Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explains how.
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Buying Beef For The Freezer - Buying beef in large quantities can result in significant cost savings, this Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explains how.
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Canning Basics - This fact sheet explains why canning works, what causes food to spoil, and the importance of following directions carefully. From Ohio State University Extension.
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Canning Meat, Poultry, and Game - Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension.
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Canning Tomato Products - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on canning, selection, acidification, preparation and processing.
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CanningPantry.com: Food Preservation Articles - Collection of food preservation articles on home canning, freezing, pickling and food dehydration.
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CanningUSA.COM - Step-by-step instructions for canning fresh, high quality products to save time and money including simple recipes for easy-to-make weekday meals.
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Colorado State Co-op - Facts, tips, and directions for freezing vegetables.
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Freezer Storage - Basic facts and downloadable Adobe Acrobat file containing Tips on Freezing Home-Prepared Foods and the Freezer Storage Chart. From Ohio State University Extension.
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Freezing Basics - Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension with a list of recommended books.
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Freezing Combination Main Dishes - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet offering information and tips on this topic.
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Freezing Fruits - Freezing fruits is simple, easy, and preserves more nutrients and a fresher flavor than dehydration or canning, if done properly. This fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension explains how.
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Freezing Meat, Poultry and Game - Fact sheet offering information on the topic.
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Freezing Vegetables - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the process to follow to freeze safely. List of books included.
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500Freezing Vegetables from Gardenguides - Instructions for freezing many popular vegetables and fruits.
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Frozen Assets - How to cook for a day and eat for a month. A comprehensive site containing articles, recipes, complete meal plans, email discussion group, links.
Home Canning Resources - Information and resources from About.com.
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Home Freezing of Cooked and Prepared Foods - Comprehensive freezing guide from the University of Nebraska with hints and recommendations.
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Homemade Maple Syrup - Directions for tapping, collecting, and making your own maple syrup.
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How Stuff Works: Preserving Food - An explanation of all the different ways used to preserve food from freezing to irradiation.
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Lesley's Recipe Archive: Canning Recipes - Recipes for pickles, relish, and jams, plus a tips and techniques page for boiling water canners.
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NDSU Extension Freezing Tips - Answers to commonly asked questions about freezing produce. From North Dakota State University.
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Noll's Home Canning and Freezing - Paul and Bernice Noll share their recipes and tips. Some have step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Pepper Fools - A large collection of canning recipes using Chile peppers.
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Preserving Pie Fillings - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet offering recipes and canning information.
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Quality for Keeps - Directions and recipes for canning meat, fish and poultry safely.
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Recipelink Canning and Preserving - The Recipe Link offers canning and preserving recipes, message boards, and canning safety articles.
Squash Pickles - Calls for eight cups of any kind of summer squash.
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Strub Family Brine Recipe - Simple recipe to try pickling at home.
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Successful Home Canning - An easy to follow guide for home canning.
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Unsafe Canning Methods - What not to do when canning foods from the University of Wisconsin.
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