Category Archives: Food Preservation

Fermented Chile Rojo Garlic Sauce Finale

Posted on October 12, 2014 by paleopassage

Today I tasted the Fermented Chile Rojo Garlic Hot Sauce that I started on September 22nd.  It was delicious and Muy Caliente!  I decided it was time to finish the batch and bottle it.  First I pureed it in the … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on September 27, 2014 by paleopassage

Here’s what I found out in the yard today. I also harvested mint and lemongrass which are not pictured. I plan to make some tomato jam and some fermented Chile Verde Hot Sauce.

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Fermented Chile Rojo Garlic Hot Sauce

Posted on September 22, 2014 by paleopassage

Yesterday I had fun with fermentation.  I started a batch of red pepper and garlic hot sauce.   Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds mixed hot red peppers (I used habaneros, jalapenos, and an unidentified hot red pepper growing in my front … Continue reading →

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Weekend Projects

Posted on July 14, 2013 by paleopassage

I got a lot of things done this weekend. First, I put four trays of strawberries into the dehydrator on Saturday morning: This yielded just under a quart of dried strawberries: Then I reloaded the dehydrator with Tomatoes: My major … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on June 30, 2013 by paleopassage

Today is going to be a pesto day again.  The basil is going crazy.  I also have lovely garlic that I harvested.  When I last spoke with all y’all, I promised to share my basic pesto recipe with you. Every … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on June 16, 2013 by paleopassage

The weekend is my prime time to harvest and process food from my garden.  Here’s part of what I harvested today: I also harvested Basil.  I made this from the Basil: We’ll be having this for dinner tonight, served on … Continue reading →

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