A couple weeks ago, we were the recipents of an awful lot of pickling cukes, thanks to our CSA's canning share.

Of all the kinds of pickles we ended up making (and yeah, there were a ton), I was most excited to turn these guys into new pickles - a lovely salty/crunchy/tangy pickle that's not too sour and not too sweet. I'm a big fan not only because of the taste, but because they are the laziest kind of pickle, and I'm a pretty lazy cook. The...

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A couple weeks ago, we started a new section of the site called The Library. Like most libraries, it's filled with books, but ours are virtual, and they're all recommended by our teachers about the topics they teach. 

Here are a few of our favorites to get you started this summer:

The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving by Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard

Why you should read it: Easy to follow instructions and a wide range of...

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