Notes from Table 8: September 2021

What is this? And what do I do with it?

If you've found your way here, you probably have one of our sweet or savory canned goods, or perhaps a bottle of our wine or craft cocktail items. Here is what is in them, and tips on how you might use them.

If you find other uses for them we would love to hear from you.

Yours, Ben and Marj Shomshor

Savories, Sweets, Vinegars, Cocktail Fixings

Ingredients: Cranberries, Yellow Onions, Apples, Golden Raisins, Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Pear Jam (Seckel Pears, Sugar, Pectin, Tartaric Acid), Candied Ginger, Kosher Salt, Spices

Pairs well with poultry, including the holiday turkey, and cheeses and fondues. Feel free to add additional curry powder for an extra "boost."

Ingredients: Rhubarb, Yellow Onions, Apples, Raisins (organic), Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Molasses, Candied Ginger, Kosher Salt, Spices

Pairs well with cheeses (especially cheddar-type), ham, or grilled and roast meats and poultry.

Ingredients: Rhubarb, Prepared Deli Mustard, Homemade Wholegrain Mustard (Yellow & Brown Mustard Seeds, Mustard Flour, Vinegar, White Wine, Salt), Honey, Salt

Ingredients: Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Yellow Onions, Celery, Red & Green Bell Pepper, White Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar, Sugar, Kosher Salt, Garlic, Corn Starch, Spices (incl. Turmeric, Nutmeg, Black and Red Pepper, Bay Laurel, Cloves)

Hot dogs, sure, but this relish can make even me look forward to veggie burgers.

Ingredients: Beets, Sweet Onions, Cider Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic, Kosher Salt, Spices (incl. Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cloves)

A nice side for smoked or grilled sausages, including jaternice and scrapple. Also a nice side when you're enjoying pickled herring, buttered rye, and boiled potatoes for breakfast or lunch.

Ingredients: Sweet Corn, Tomatillos, Yellow Onions, Garlic, Salt, Spices (incl. Black Pepper, Bay Laurel, Poblano & Jalapeno Peppers, Yellow Onions, Cumin, Onion Seed, Lime Peel, Tajin™)

One of my annual favorites using grilled corn, peppers, and onions. Great side for any Mexican-style dish.

Ingredients: Cilantro, Poblano and Jalapeno Chiles, Onions, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Garlic, Kosher Salt, Taijin™

Enchiladas Verde!

Steak Sauce Ingredients: Raisins, Dried Apricots, Sweet Onion, Garlic Puree, Tamarind, Apple Butter (Apples, Sugar, Cider Vinegar, Spices), Cider & Red Wine Vinegar, Sherry, Stone ground Mustard, Catsup, Kosher Salt, Nuoc Mam, Spices (incl. Ground Chili. Coriander, 5 Spice, Dried Shallots, Black Pepper, Salt

BBQ Sauce Ingredients: Summer Apple Puree, Catsup, Sugar, Cider Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, Liquid Smoke, Garlic Puree, Spices (incl. Granulated Onion, Ground Chili, Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Mustard Flour, Kitchen Bouquet™, Knorr-Swiss™ Chipotle cubes)