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A Spicy Way to Use an Abundance of Berries

Mary Jane Loper, a master food preserver certified by the University of California's Cooperative Extension Service, sits at a table at the Hollywood market on most Sundays, dispensing brochures and advice about preserving produce. This is one of her favorite recipes using a fruit in abundance this month.


Strawberry Mustard

  1/2 cup dry mustard (Coleman’s)
2 T water
2 cups pureed strawberries
1 cup vinegar (white wine or cider)
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. tumeric
2 T minced pineapple sage (optional)
1. Sift mustard, combine with water, let sit.
2. Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Lower heat and cook for two minutes.
4. Whisk (do not stir) 1/4 cup hot mixture into mustard until smooth.
5. Repeat, using 1/4 cup hot mixture each time until all is blended.
6. Cool and refrigerate. Will keep for several weeks
7. Serve with boiled shrimp, grilled sausages, baked ham, etc
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