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A Celebration of Vinegars: National Vinegar Day
Nov01

A Celebration of Vinegars: National Vinegar Day

Posted By on Nov 1, 2013 in Condiments, Featured, Food Holidays, Vegan, Vegetarian | 0 comments

National Vinegar Day is a great day to experiment in your kitchen with this sour substance. Generally speaking, vinegars are the result of fermentation, and almost any liquid can be used in fermentation during the initial stage. They yeast action converts the sugars to alcohol. During the next stage, bacteria convert the alcohol into acetic acid. Vinegar can be made from grains or fruit. The various vinegars can be rich, mellow or...

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How to Pickle Hot Peppers: National Pickled Peppers Month
Oct01

How to Pickle Hot Peppers: National Pickled Peppers Month

Posted By on Oct 1, 2013 in Condiments, Featured, Food Holidays, Fruit & Vegetables, How To Cook, Peppers, Preserves & Canning, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggies | 0 comments

National Pickled Peppers Month spices up our menus this October, and you too can Pickle Hot Peppers of your own. Although my recipe works well for red shepherd peppers, it works better for Hungarian banana & jalapeño peppers. It’s best to wear gloves if you’re working with hot peppers & scrub your hands thoroughly with soapy water before touching your face or body. How to Pickle Hot Peppers: Peter Piper picked a...

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