Tag Archives: preserves

Apple butter, slow cooked

Apple butter with full apples spoon side POST

I’m making a lot of an incredibly good apple butter these days, and it all started with the oatmeal. And habits. Which I haven’t always been great at forming. It’s taken some time and thought to recognize this about myself, … Continue reading

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Lebanese quick pickles, and my mouneh

Four pickle jars POST

Something serious happened recently up north: the season changed. It’s not just the temperature, the coolness in the air, though that plays a part. There is a change in the color of the light, a movement from yellow to white. … Continue reading

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Favorite Things: Weck Jars

Weck jars sill POST

I first saw these things of great beauty and elegance at the Heath ceramics stand in the Ferry Market building in San Franscisco. There is no denying that exceptional style, especially when it comes to food, often originates in Northern … Continue reading

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Apricot Preserves, and some time to let your mind wander

Apricot jam toast POST

To make apricot preserves, the method and ingredients are very simple: sugar, water, lemon juice, and apricots that get pitted just by splitting them open with your hands. But the process does require a heaping portion of…you. An hour’s worth … Continue reading

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Apricots

Apricots 4 SM

When it comes to dessert, the Lebanese favor fresh fruit, served simply, above any other sweet. This time of year, when the bounty is so perfect, I can actually accept that tradition (the rest of the time I pretend I’m … Continue reading

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