Category Archives: Fruit

39 Years and Counting – Cranberry Relish

Posted on December 23, 2023 by tbuzzee

In the 1980’s, I headed to my parents’ house in Florida for the holidaze armed with Parade Magazine loaded with Julia Child’s ideas for a feast worthy of the daze. I no longer carve the breast out of the raw … Continue reading →

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Peach Butter

Posted on December 14, 2023 by tbuzzee

Another ever popular holidaze gift from my kitchen is peach butter; with just a bit of mango and brandy added for interest. It also happens to be, with the use of frozen pitted, peeled and sliced peaches and mango, wicked … Continue reading →

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Peach Salsa

Posted on December 12, 2023 by tbuzzee

Decades ago, now, a coworker showed up at the office on a December Monday morning with a recipe he had been given by a little old lady he had run into at some holidaze fair or other. The recipe was … Continue reading →

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Apple Relish

Posted on September 21, 2023 by tbuzzee

Stop! Put down that cinnamon stick, this is not that kind of apple recipe. This is a savory combination of diced apples and onion with a bit of Sambal Oelek added to keep things interesting, and it just so happens … Continue reading →

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Better Berries Through Maceration

Posted on March 22, 2023 by tbuzzee

A while back, family was visiting and one of my brothers-in-law asked where I got the berries he was enjoying? I explained that they were simply supermarket berries, but I had macerated them, tossed ’em in a bit of Cointreau … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish

Posted on November 14, 2022 by tbuzzee

Yep. It is that time of year. When even small-time food blogs like mine get 100s of hits per day, everyone looking for that one perfect recipe for the big feast. Well, here it is, and you’re welcome. Some folx … Continue reading →

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Door County Cherry Bounce

Posted on October 5, 2022 by tbuzzee

Even on vacation, you can learn a few new things, such as… there is such a thing as a Door County Bounce Cake, kinda like a pineapple upside down cake, but made with cherries that have been soaking in vodka … Continue reading →

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Birch Syrup Roasted Cherries

Posted on September 27, 2022 by tbuzzee

Say what? Birch syrup? Yeah, you betcha! This little beauty from north of the border is a nice option, just mebbe not for pancakes. Friends ordered a few bottles for me from Canadian Birch Company, because we enjoy a bit … Continue reading →

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Date Paste and Korean-Style Barbecue Pork Tacos

Posted on August 30, 2022 by tbuzzee

Yesterday, I posted about making Gochujang and Whole30 compliant mayonnaise; mentioning that I had been using my main and mini food processors but not to worry, because the main processor was getting a workout that day. Today’s post is why. … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish, Still

Posted on November 15, 2021 by tbuzzee

To paraphrase a sitcom on TV… “It was 198-something and Julia Child was the food editor for Parade Magazine.” Ms. Child published an entire Thanksgiving menu; which I actually made – even to the point of following her instruction to … Continue reading →

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