Canned Many

Oh, the first time I tasted pickled ramps wild leeks, it was like a flavor explosion in my mouth! I’d been foraging with my uncle in the woods when we stumbled upon a whole patch of these wild onions. “These,” he said with a wink, “are nature’s candy when you pickle ’em right.” He wasn’t … Read more

There’s something magical about turning those last stubborn green tomatoes into crisp, tangy treasures before the first frost hits. My grandma always said, “Waste not, want not,” and her pickled green tomatoes were the proof – jewel-toned jars lining the cellar shelves all winter long. I can still hear the satisfying pop of the lids … Read more

Listen, if you’ve ever stared at a mountain of summer zucchini wondering what to do with it all, let me introduce you to my favorite lifesaver – zucchini pickles! I’ll never forget the first time my aunt pulled a jar of these tangy, crisp beauties from her fridge during a backyard BBQ. One bite and … Read more

Let me tell you about my obsession with cucumber lime pickle – it’s the kind of condiment that wakes up your taste buds with its punchy tang and just the right amount of heat. I first fell in love with this vibrant Indian staple at a friend’s potluck, where it stole the show next to … Read more

You know that moment when you take a bite of something so tangy and crisp it makes your taste buds wake right up? That’s exactly what these pickled Brussels sprouts do—they’re the crunchy, zesty side dish you didn’t know you needed. I first fell in love with them at a farmers’ market years ago, tucked … Read more

Oh, pickled fiddleheads – they’re like little green treasures from the forest! I still remember my first bite of these tangy, crisp curls at a friend’s farmhouse years ago. One taste and I was hooked. Now every spring, I forage fiddleheads just to pickle them – it’s become my favorite way to preserve that fleeting … Read more