Our journal
Notes, letters, and quiet thinking.
A small collection of our writing on preserving, pairing, and the household craft of the pantry. Published as we have something worth saying.
The Time-Honored Art of Almost-Preserving
On heritage, patience, and what it means to capture nearly every quality of fresh fruit without always using fresh fruit.
Jam vs. Jelly: A Guide to Knowing the Difference
A brief, practical guide to the category, and where Almost Fruit belongs within it.
Perfect Pairings: Cheeses, Breads, and Quiet Companions
A practical guide to pairing Almost Fruit with the things already in your kitchen.
Building a Thoughtful Pantry
A short primer on the staples worth keeping, and how Almost Fruit fits among them.
A Note on Our Ingredients
An open letter to our readers, prompted by a small misunderstanding.