Category Archives: Jams/ Preserves

Almond Paste- Easy and homemade!

Posted on 2009/11/04 by Gabi

As you can probably tell by now I am an almond paste addict. I love to put it in all sorts of baked goods. The problem is that at $9.00 for 8 ounces and up it can be rather expensive to buy … Continue reading →

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Fresh Peach Amaretto Jam

Posted on 2008/08/28 by Gabi

Okay so I admit it- sometimes my eyes are bigger than my energy. I can’t seem to go to a fruit stand and just buy enough peaches for one pie- I buy a whole box- a half bushel. With visions of … Continue reading →

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Candied Violets and Violet Syrup

Posted on 2008/04/02 by Gabi

  In an earlier post I gathered some violets to make syrup and candied violets.  So here they are. They don’t take long to make and are a nice touch of Spring that you can enjoy all year round. Violets … Continue reading →

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Rick’s Chile Powder Production

Posted on 2008/02/28 by Gabi

  My sweetie makes drop dead good chile powder. We ran out recently so it was time to  get the grinder going and rustle up another batch of tasty heat in a can. We gather dried chilies as we find … Continue reading →

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