I am still doing my autumn preserving; this time it is pear preserves. My neighbour down the street had a pear tree in his garden and I enquired if I could have the pears. I told him I wanted to make some pear preserves and offered him some of the end… more »

I decided to use some of my Roma tomatoes I grew in the back veggie garden to make some salsa. Salsa is an ancient food that pre-dates the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards. Combining chilies, tomatoes, and other spices to create a sauce can be trace… more »