Links: Spent Vanilla Beans, No-Cook Curd, and Rhubarb

It was a busy week here at FiJ HQ. In addition to all the regular stuff, I had four book events (adding up to a total of 12 half pints of honey sweetened strawberry jam – those small batches sure do add up), did some furniture rearranging (new dining room chairs were picked up and the old ones were sent off to a new home), and spent a little time mentally preparing for my upcoming birthday (35 feels slightly jarring). Now, links!

I’m always on the look out for chewy granola bar recipes and this one looks interesting!
A chocolate loaf cake that is satisfying and entirely vegan! I like to have a couple recipes like this one tucked away for potlucks and parties where I know lots of plant-based eaters will be in attendance.
Five things to do with spent vanilla beans (I love this post and wish I’d thought to write it).
A clever trick for labeling the jars you use for dry goods.
Sign me up for a glass of this iced spiced chai latte.
Vanilla rhubarb butter. Perfect for this long, slow spring.
No-cook strawberry lemon curd, thickened with chia seeds. Not safe for canning, but absolutely useful for many curd applications.
I got a kick out of this story about these amazing small batch PB & J sandwiches.
Curious about the history food preservation? This presentation from Master Food Preserver Ernest Miller is a really great (though long) watch.
Kaela from Local Kitchen is writing a data-driven series about sugar and the first post went live this week. It’s really fascinating and everyone should read it.

And now, just a few links that reference my own work from this week

First up, my recipe for strawberry caramel sauce that went live on Simple Bites on Wednesday.
Ellen shared my recipe for rosemary rhubarb jam from Preserving by the Pint on her blog, From Scratch. So glad you liked it, Ellen!
And over at Grow and Resist, Meg shares some thoughts about both my little book and Kate’s new book, The Hip Girl’s Guide to the Kitchen . I love keeping such good literary company!

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