Home canning filter: do I need to sterilize Mason jars/lids by boiling or oven or some other method if I'm using them for fridge pickles and freezer preserves, or am I okay just washing in hot soap and water? [more inside]
posted by rhoticity on Jun 30, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for some ideas, recommendations & recipes I can use to make up some Christmas hampers for presents this year. As much home made stuff as possible & I'd like to try & avoid overtly Christmassy things. Things that can be used in January & beyond. [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Nov 20, 2008 - 14 answers

What's your favourite pickle recipe, and why? And what advice can you offer to a novice pickler? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Jul 3, 2008 - 17 answers

What is your favorite brand of Indian pickles? And can you order it online? [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Apr 25, 2006 - 9 answers

What is the *best* book you can recommend that covers diet and nutrition for a healthy pregnancy? [more inside]
posted by tpl1212 on Jan 20, 2006 - 11 answers

Where can I buy pickles exactly like the ones they put on your table at the Carnegie Deli? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Dec 1, 2005 - 13 answers