Slow Food in a Modern Kitchen

Hi everyone, Shawna here from Pinkiss pottery getting you ready for a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! Summer is well on its way and it’s time to celebrate with the first picnic/BBQ of the season. This weekend means home cooked food, friends and family, games in the backyard and an extra day off to have fun, relax and play in the garden. It’s a slow cooks dream come true! Here are some etsy finds and simple BBQ recipes to get you in the backyard mood.

Decorate your space and table with some red white and blue.
Yarn Wreath by Itz Fitz
Patriotic Coasters by Quietude Quilts

Fire up the grill in style.
Hot Shot Up cycled Barbecue Mitt for Grilling by undone clothing
Reclaimed Apothecary Matchstick Bottles by Jensa

Spice up your party!
BBQ Fun by Brooklyn Rehab
Gourmet spice rub and barbeque kit by purpose design

Since we are in the slow kitchen, why not try your hand at making some BBQ basics from scratch? Guaranteed to impress your guests!

HOMEMADE KETCHUP

(via www.allthingsfrugal.com)

1 can tomato paste
1 / 4 cup water
1 / 4 cup light brown sugar
1 / 2 tsp. salt
1 / 4 tsp. cumin
1 / 4 tsp. dry mustard
1 / 4 tsp. cinnamon
1 / 8 tsp. cloves
2 Tbs. cider vinegar

Mix all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

(via www.marthastewart.com)
2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal (about 8 cups)
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced 1 inch thick
2 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal
Coarse salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mustard seed

In a colander set over a medium bowl, toss cucumbers, onion, and celery stalks with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Set aside to drain, 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. In a small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seed; stir until sugar is dissolved. Divide cucumber mixture among clean jars or airtight containers, and pour vinegar mixture over. Refrigerate at least 8 hours (or up to 2 weeks).

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I hope you enjoy your long weekend and I’ll see you here next month with some frosty treat ideas to help keep you cool in the hot summer months ahead!

~ Shawna of Pinkkiss Pottery