All Four Burners

Is it a chutney? Is it a relish? Maybe it’s a bit of both. I’m calling it chutney since it contains a generous glug of vinegar.

I apparently love theme months. November is appetizer month. All appetizers, all the time! Appetizers are pretty much my favorite recipe category (to eat, not make) and there are a ton of upcoming holiday events which require a few nibbles, either in a starring role or as a precursor to the main event.

Why, oh WHY did I buy another 20-pound box of Early Girl seconds? Yet again, I have tomatoes coming out of my ears. This time, instead of simply canning them, they will be turned into super spicy salsa (17 half-pint jars thus far) and marinara sauce (destined for the freezer to aid in future meal […]

They allege that procrastination and perfectionism are positively correlated. They certainly are in my case. Which is why I have been sitting on this post for well over a week. That and the fact that I am sick…yet again. It started with a case of the sniffles on Sunday. Then, coupled with a terrible night […]

Welcome to 2013, y’all! And welcome to January, soup month! All soup, all the time. Also, I like soup, especially as the weather turns colder. By colder, I mean, of course, that the daily highs are in the 50’s, but dip to the chilly upper 30’s at night. It’s now so frigid in the mornings that I […]