Sweet Pepper Relish 🫑🫙 Bright, tangy sweet pepper relish that’s perfect for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. #recipes #relish #sweetpeppers #canning #preserving #condiments

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Sweet Pepper Relish 🫑🫙

Bright, tangy sweet pepper relish that’s perfect for burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.

#recipes #relish #sweetpeppers #canning #preserving #condiments

https://www.binkysculinarycarnival.com/sweet-pepper-relish/

I don't really have the batteries for canning anymore, though I am going to try to save some battery power for a batch of blueberry jam soon, if I can.

Fermentation is a lot more workable with my energy levels.

These are some cherry tomatoes we got on sale, that we are lactofermenting.

About 15 mins of work, pricking the tomatoes with a toothpick and adding the salt. I use a 2.7-3% ratio of salt to tomatoes and water.

Having a scale in grams helps a lot, and we just upgraded to fermentation weights and nipples, which is a huge help.

These will keep in the fridge for ages and are lower fodmap due to the fermentation process. We left them very simple for versatility, but I'm going to try a basil garlic one and a jalapeño and Mexican oregano one in the future.

Lactofermented salsas are also great because they take about the same time to make as a conventional salsa but can be kept in the fridge for weeks once they are fermented.

Plans for some curtido next week with some local cabbage. Having this stuff to eat is a real treat on a low spoons day.

Also, this might not be the case everywhere, but buying the weights and the nipples separately was far cheaper than the sets they sell.

#ouchThatsTasty #fermentation #preserving #pickles

One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

#BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

"Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

#UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/16450234

#SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

Pickled Peppers, Hot or Sweet 🌶️🫙 Crunchy pickled peppers with a bright tang—great for sandwiches, tacos, and snacks. #recipes #pickling #pickledpeppers #preserving #condiments #pantrystock

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Pickled Peppers, Hot or Sweet 🌶️🫙

Crunchy pickled peppers with a bright tang—great for sandwiches, tacos, and snacks.

#recipes #pickling #pickledpeppers #preserving #condiments #pantrystock

https://www.binkysculinarycarnival.com/easily-pickle-hot-peppers/

The garden has missed me, because it has been a few days - either wetness or busyness has kept me inside. But it has been good to attend to some things, a few weeds, odd jobs etc etc and checking on everything.

I came inside with some red carrots, oranges and mint (that sounds like a salad in the making there), enough salad greens for another salad, maybe to go under the carrots and oranges, enough additional oranges to preserve in the same way you make preserved lemons*, and a whole swag of pomegranates.

I went to just pick a couple of pomegranates but most were beginning to split - a sure sign of being at peak ripeness. So today or tomorrow I will be "peeling" lots and making some into juice. A couple will go to my neighbour who provides me with eggs.

* I have read that preserved oranges are not very nice. I have preserved all sorts of citrus (lemons, limes, cumquats, makrut limes, chinotto oranges) in salt this way, but never oranges. But recently Shockey was talking about how she uses them, and so this year I am doing preserved oranges.

It will only be cumquats and the oranges this year, as I have tons of preserved lemons and limes left.

#FromTheGarden #FromTheKitchen #GrowYourOwn #food #Preserving #Fermentation