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, ...

1. In a large bowl, sprinkle beef with salt and pepper, Sprinkle with flour and toss well. 2. In a wide flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Working in batches, brown the beef for ...

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 ...

I always thought currants came in little boxes from the grocery store. Most of us know of them as the little blackish purple raisin-like things that add a sweet bite to scones or a chewy interest to a ...