Blueberry Ginger Jam

With July being national blueberry, I have been busy picking and making fun blueberry concoctions. This one is my latest: 6 cups organic/local blueberries (mushed – about 10 cups whole berries) 1 1/2 cup local honey/maple syrup (or 3 cups fresh pressed fruit juice) 1 cup organic/local ginger (finely chopped – food processor works well) [...]

Ginger Jam

6 cups organic/local ginger (finely chopped – food processor works well) 2 1/2 cups local honey/maple syrup 2 cups fresh pressed fruit juice (apple, pineapple, mango, etc.) 2 lemons 4 tsp lemon rind 1/2 tsp ground clove canning jars & lids Prepare jars & lids by boiling them. Put finely chopped ginger into heavy stock [...]

Old Fashioned Blueberry Jam

6 cups organic/local blueberries (mushed up) 1 cup local honey/maple syrup (or 3 cups fresh pressed fruit juice) 1 lemon 2 tsp lemon rind 1/4 tsp ground clove 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg canning jars & lids Prepare jars & lids by boiling them. Wash and sort blueberries (remove any bits of stems, leaves, [...]

Organic Walnut Ginger Meatloaf

1.5 lb organic ground beef 1 organic egg 1 organic/local onion 1 organic/local pepper 3 cloves organic/local garlic 1/4 cup organic/local parsley/cilantro 1/2 cup organic walnut 1/3 cup favorite marinade/BBQ/ketchup 2 tbsp favorite mustard 2 tbsp ginger jam 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional) 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/2 [...]