Pumpkin Hot Sauce

Hello, autumn! Pumpkins, chili peppers and those pretty leaves are all at their peak, so let’s mix it up! That’s right, it’s PSL season and we are getting crazy over here with this pumpkin spice hot sauce. A little meme-ish, a little Mayan. You’re welcome.

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Laena McCarthy
The Best Vinegar Pickles

It takes less than 30 minutes to make these flexible and insanely perfect pickles, and the coolest part? Insert your favorite vegetable here—from carrots to cucumber—this recipe is adaptable.

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Laena McCarthy
Tepache de pina

Making tepache de piña is easy! There are some tasty pineapples out there right now, and why throw away the gnarly skin when you can make a gut healthy fermented drink? 1 pineapple + 250g of raw sugar + a cinnamon stick (ginger, kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass all taste great too!) and water to cover; Weight everything with a bag 1/4 filled with water; Let it sit for 48 hours, then taste it. Good? Effervescent? Put it in the fridge and drink!

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Laena McCarthy