Category Archives: canning/preserves

Gin Infused with Pomegranate Seeds

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Megatarian

This is my favorite drink! It is great anytime of year, but is particularly festive for Christmas time.  If you are not a gin fan, substitute vodka for equally delicious results.  To read more about my love of pomegranates (and … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Honey (fermented)

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Megatarian

  Honey ferments were my treasured discovery of 2014.  I continue to be inspired by the medicinal quality of garlic in honey and the deliciousness of the fruit ferments.  Having noshed through my jars of blueberries and peaches way too … Continue reading →

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The Best Pumpkin or Apple Preserves

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Megatarian

Last year I became obsessed with pumpkin and apple butters.  If you follow the blog, you may have noticed my main theme of the year is fermenting any and everything.  I wanted to take my beloved butters and add additional health benefits … Continue reading →

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Raw Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce (lacto-fermented)

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Megatarian

I have been so in love with my fermented salsa recipe that I wanted to apply the same principle to an Italian style sauce. If you are new to fermenting this is a perfect recipe to start your family with as it … Continue reading →

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Peaches Preserved in Honey (lacto-fermented)

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Megatarian

I was recently gifted a case of beautiful, organic peaches.  After eating many (oh my goodness…so many!) each day, I had some that I needed to preserve. Traditional recipes for canning peaches call for large amounts of refined sugar to make … Continue reading →

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Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce (For Canning)

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Megatarian

As you can tell from my last few posts, we are elbow deep in tomato season! I love this delicious, fresh sauce for it’s light, clean flavour.  Check out this recipe for a deeper, richer variation. Like my roasted vegetable … Continue reading →

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Salsa Roja for Canning

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Megatarian

The canning frenzy continues with a Latin American inspired recipe ❤  This Salvadoran salsa is traditionally served with pupusas and curtido, but I also serve it with tortilla chips, mixed with broth to be used as a base for soups and chilis, … Continue reading →

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The Quickest and Easiest Way to Can Tomatoes

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Megatarian

Tomato season is here! During these next few, short weeks I will be attempting to preserve enough tomatoes to last throughout the year.  I have been canning for the past few years and really love having those little glass mason jars … Continue reading →

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