Category Archives: Preserves and Infusions
Elderberry jelly
My father will not touch my elderberry jelly. Despite my assurance that I have been eating it for years and even his beloved granddaughter has had it with no ill consequences, he is still convinced that it’s dangerous. Not even … Continue reading
Filed under Preserves and Infusions, Recipes
Giulia’s elderflower jelly
Making a jelly from flowers has an alchemic feeling to it. It ‘s not the same as making a jam from fruit. It’s more like making a perfume, except you can eat it. Flowers are ephemeral creatures and so is … Continue reading
Filed under Preserves and Infusions, Recipes, Spring
spiced persimmon and orange jam
PERSIMMONS. I better hurry up and pick them before the frost makes them burst. Every autumn it’s the same story. We first have a brief spell of leaf glory, when the proverbial Umbrian green turns to golden and red. Then … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, Preserves and Infusions, Recipes, Umbria Images
spiced grape jelly
I love October in Umbria. Soon the winter sadness will descend on us, but right now colors are working full-time. Everywhere is golden and red. Everything seems to taste sweet, chestnuts, pears, grapes. There’s wonderful grapes everywhere. We are the … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, Preserves and Infusions, Recipes
pickled watermelon rind
I am always grateful for a new good recipe. Each new recipe is a true slice of happiness for me. It becomes part of my life, I will make over and over again, I will warmly recommend it to others. … Continue reading
Filed under All Seasons, Preserves and Infusions, Recipes, Summer
