by Renee Pottle | Dec 9, 2012 | and sweet treats, Real Food
Fruitcake, much like Brussels sprouts, has received a bum rap over the years. And for pretty much the same reason. Because somewhere along the line, what was a wonderful, flavorful product became an overcooked, over processed mess whose only relationship to the... by Renee Pottle | Aug 9, 2012 | Ice Cream and Candy, Real Food
Earlier today I wrote about making candied cherries, and noted that you end up with quite a bit of leftover syrup. The thrifty Yankee in me just could not throw that syrup away. It was thick, almost like corn syrup, and had a nice cherry flavor. What to...
by Renee Pottle | Aug 9, 2012 | Canning and Preserving, Dried, Candied, or Frozen Fruit and Vegetables
Earlier this summer I wrote about dealing with the cherries from my Bing Cherry tree. I made cherry preserves. I froze cherries. I ate lots and lots of cherries. And I candied cherries – 4 pounds altogether. Update: Looking for an even easier method to...