Homemade Sriracha



So I found a wonderful recipe for my favorite hot sauce on  The Kitchenette and thought I would give it a try. (Click that link for the recipe)  However I made a couple small tweeks.  Since I was using homecanned peppers (a mix of red jalapenos & scotch bonnet) I skipped the overnight soak. Also these were canned in apple cider vinegar so I used that for the vinegar.

Cooking vinegar and hot peppers WILL clear your sinuses very quickly!!!

this turned out wonderfully with a great flavor! A little off from storebought sriracha, but definitely worth making!!  I see myself making lots more of this in the future & have a date with Bianca from Vegan Crunk to make some more!!



Canning Supplies Giveaway!

I have no control over this giveaway but thought i would share!
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And on a canning note, I have been canning like crazy!  pics to come shortly!!

the BIG recipe post! (incomplete)

Thanks to Bree for prodding me into posting my recipes, here's one big post with what I am doing today.

~homemade veggie burgers
~watermelon gazpacho
~pickled watermelon rind
~marinated mushrooms
~yellow tomato salsa
~lemon garlic hummus
~tvp chili


Homemade Veggie Burgers:
1/2 cup quinoa, cooked & seasoned
1 can great northern beans cooked & mashed
minced garlic to taste
onion to taste
feel free to add any minced veggies you want, i keep mine simple

mix all ingredients in a bowl and form into balls. you may need to add a bit of flour to get them to stick.  flatten balls into patties.  now they are ready to cook or freeze!  :)


Watermelon Gazpacho:
you can make this by the cup or by the gallon, but I guarantee you will want more!
pureed/liquified watermelon
fresh cilantro, chopped
minced jalapeno
cilantro sprigs

add all ingredients together in a bowl or jug (depends on how much you are making.  refridgerate till ready to serve.  pour into goblets or soup bowls. top with cilantro sprigs for garnish and serve!  Very refreshing on a hot summer day!!!