I have a thriving quince tree in my garden, and when it starts to fruit, it complains about the weight it’s bearing. So when the time comes, I allot a few days of jam-making at home. Quince is not a ...

Have ready hot, sterile jars and lids. Wash and drain currants; remove any shriveled fruits and foreign matter. No need to remove stems or under-ripe berries, the yellow berries contain more pectin, ...

This hearty braised beef chuck makes a warming end to a frosty winter day. Take time to brown the cut-up meat thoroughly, working in small batches so it caramelizes all over. Simmer with red wine, ...

If you want to use up some of the preserves languishing on the door of your fridge, you can sub them in for the red currant jelly--which offers a sweet-tart element here. Seedless raspberry or apricot ...

“Comfort food” may sound pillowy and plump, but it can qualify for a low-fat tag, too. It even can have flair and flavor — as in this slimmed-down recipe for sun-dried tomato meatloaf, stylishly ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

You see them for a few summer weeks in farmers market stands, baskets of fresh currants in gorgeous garnet clusters. Then they’re gone, before most of us figure out what to do with them. Luckily, some ...