http://www.modernbeet.com Thoughtful Eating: Sustainable, seasonal, local food Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:43:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Plum and Cardamom Preserves 7 1/2 c. pitted, chopped plums (about 3-3.5 lbs) 6 c. sugar 1.5 c. water 1 t. + 1 t. ground cardamom Makes ~3.5 pints Sterilize 4 pint jars, lids, and rings according to your favorite method.  (I heat the jars in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, and boil the ... http://www.modernbeet.com/archives/194 No-Knead Wheat-y Rye Bread Adapted from NYTimes No-Knead Bread recipe 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour, more for dusting 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. rye flour water 1/4 t. instant yeast 1 1/4 t. salt Cornmeal or wheat bran as needed. 1. In a large bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add 1 5/8 cups water, ... http://www.modernbeet.com/archives/193 Deviled Eggs 12 hard-boiled eggs 3 - 4T. mayonnaise 1 T. mustard 1/2 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. finely chopped pickled cocktail onions 1 T. pickled onion juice 1/2 T. dried dill (or 1 T. fresh) 1/2 t. cayenne pepper Paprika, for garnish Carefully peel hard-boiled eggs, being careful not to break the whites.  Slice the eggs in half ... http://www.modernbeet.com/archives/191 It's amazing how time flies -- here we are already a week into July, and time for the next 'Fresh From the Farmer's Market' blog carnival.  Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to submit an article for this month's digest! Recipes Photo from Go Frolic Debs from Go Frolic sends ... http://www.modernbeet.com/archives/186 Simplest Summer Fruit Melange 1 handful strawberries, trimmed & sliced 1 handful blackberries 1 handful sweet cherries, pitted & halved 1-2 T. fresh mint, chopped 1/2 T. balsamic vinegar Combine strawberries, blackberries, cherries, and mint in a bowl.  Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Note: You can cut and mix the fruit ahead of time, ... http://www.modernbeet.com/archives/183