Author: Mason Jars and Me

Spiced Peach Jam

Every year, one of the warehouse clubs I visit frequently has these peaches which are to die for, and every year I buy several more boxes of them than I can actually consume before they go bad.  So, in an effort to preserve these delicious 

Vegetable Tian

We are in the midst of harvest season in Maine, and the bounty of my garden and my local farmers is dominating the kitchen right now!  Yellow squash, zucchini and tomatoes were all in abundance at my local farmer’s stand, and I decided that-among other 

Maine Berry Smoothie:  How to Make A Smoothie

Maine Berry Smoothie: How to Make A Smoothie

Learning how to make a smoothie is a tasty way to add extra servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet! It is berry season in Maine, and I am in heaven!  The new property has revealed tons of Maine wild low-bush blueberries, wild raspberries, 

Fresh Pasta!

Fresh Pasta!

The new love of my life was birthed by the actual human love of my life.  Mr. M listened carefully to all my hints last year and gave me a pasta set for my Kitchen Aid mixer!  I love him!  (Yes, I ask for kitchen 

Broccoli, Rice and Cheese Casserole

Broccoli, Rice and Cheese Casserole

This week has been extremely cold, so warm and comforting dishes have been making their way onto the dinner table all week.  One of those comforting and tasty dishes is a Broccoli, Rice and Cheese Casserole.  The multiple cheeses elevate a good casserole into a 

Restaurant Review: The Porthole, Portland, ME

Restaurant Review: The Porthole, Portland, ME

This past week, I had the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful summer evening with a co-worker who was in from out of state and wanted to see Portland.  After walking around the wharfs a bit, we decided to stop in at The Porthole for dinner. 

Portabella Mushroom Soup

After spending last weekend in the woods and sighting some interesting mushrooms, I was in the store this week and picked up some portabella mushrooms to use in a variety of culinary experiments. Historically, my household has been a mushroom-free zone, but horizons are being 

Pork Chops & Pears with Gorgonzola Sauce

Pork Chops & Pears with Gorgonzola Sauce

Pork chops have long been a favorite in this house, and historically, they have been prepared in a classic breading preceded by a session of shaking. So, in order to expand the pork chop repertoire, I started experimenting with the chops. This particular recipe was