HOMEGROWN Holiday Swap

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Permalink Reply by Torry on November 2, 2009 at 3:48pm

I'd offer up some 1/2 pints of blackberry jam for some apple butter. Also have Mint jelly...lemme know.

Permalink Reply by Cornelia on November 2, 2009 at 4:05pm

OK Torry - you're on! I'll email you my address and will pack up a pint of apple butter in anticipation of getting your address, too. Thanks! Look at how easy that was!!

Torry said:

I'd offer up some 1/2 pints of blackberry jam for some apple butter. Also have Mint jelly...lemme know.

Permalink Reply by Aliza Ess on November 2, 2009 at 5:45pm

I have a lot of relish made from watermelon rind, banana peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It's sour, sweet, and a little spicy.

I haven't been able to come up with very many recipes using the relish though.. any ideas? The only thing I've been able to think of is eating it with cheese and crackers. It might be nice on top of a good sausage.. perhaps if I make a veggie sausage or something?

Permalink Reply by Torry on November 2, 2009 at 8:50pm

Hmmm...who'd you prep the watermelon rinds? Are they large chunks, shredded, ?

Permalink Reply by Aliza Ess on November 3, 2009 at 11:24am

Prepping the watermelon rind is definitely a task for patient folks! Luckily I find chopping vegetables to be very meditative.

So I cracked open a beer, popped in a DVD, and slowly carved away the rind and chopped it into 1/2 inch pieces. Carving the rind from a whole watermelon took about an hour and a half.

Definitely worth it to me. Although I don't often eat the watermelon pickles at a meal, they make a very fun gift and potluck item. I've been thinking about using the watermelon flavored vinegar in a sweet-and-sour syrup mix for making mixed drinks or sodas.

Permalink Reply by Megan on November 6, 2009 at 12:36pm

I want in!

I have some cherry jam (1/2 pint jars) and plans to make pumpkin or squash butter in the near future. I make apple butter every year, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Will let you know if I do.

I would love some dilly beans! Or relish!

I also have pickles and sauerkraut, but they are lacto-fermented and not canned, just refrigerated. Happy to arrange a swap with any interested parties in NYC.

Permalink Reply by Aliza Ess on November 11, 2009 at 11:05am

Hey Cornelia,

Perhaps there could be a separate swap area on the site, where people could post everything they're willing to swap in a list, and then people could search by region or by what item that want (preserves, relish, sourdough starter, kombucha starter, etc.)

Or maybe there could just be different discussions set up in the "Resurrect the Barter" section?

What do people think?

Permalink Reply by Rachel Fowler on November 16, 2009 at 6:12pm

I'm in but I don't have any preserves but I do love baking...... Let me know if this might be able to be included in the fun.
Rachel

Permalink Reply by Adriana on November 16, 2009 at 6:16pm

Wait a minute, I don't do preserves... Any other items acceptable?

Adriana said:

Count me in!

Permalink Reply by Cornelia on November 16, 2009 at 6:21pm

I say yes! Anything homegrown or handmade. Edible is preferable, but it's ultimately up to your swapping partner.

Adriana said:

Wait a minute, I don't do preserves... Any other items acceptable?

Adriana said:

Count me in!

Permalink Reply by Magpie Ima on November 16, 2009 at 6:31pm

Oooh! I'm in! I have lots of different half pints of fruit preserves to share: apricot jam, peach butter, blueberry marmalade, cranberry marmalade, and more.

Permalink Reply by John C. Scott on November 16, 2009 at 6:32pm

I have homemade soap , many scents some with oatmeal it is all our family uses and the bars last a long time and include only simple ingredients i's love some recipies for canning katie

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