Late afternoon sun streaming through May Wine. This herbal delight is traditionally made in Germany with Reisling wine on May 1st to celebrate Spring. This jug barely made May here in Upper Black Eddy for the sweet woodruff has just blossomed. We won’t talk about the weather (grumble, grumble). May Wine Print […]
Elderflower Cordial
Don’t get too excited. This is not the fermented, alcoholic elderflower cordial most people think of, just a simple syrup – but it sure can impress. It can be added to wine, champagne, lemonade or sparkling water for a refreshing floral drink or added to berry desserts, whipped cream, puddings and homemade ice cream for […]
Matcha Green Tea
In an effort to improve myself this week, I am adding something to my diet and continuing to try and take away another. The first is green tea, the other is sugar (aaarrghhh). I am a dedicated black tea with milk and sugar drinker since my 3 month stay in London when I was 21 […]
The Ginger Family
Fresh ginger, turmeric and galangal will transport your recipes across the Indian continent, Southeast Asia and north through Japan, Korea and China. Below are from top left clockwise fresh turmeric, galangal, and ginger. The freshest ginger from the farmer’s market. And some Ginger Turmeric tea for a Spring de-tox. The euphorbias are in bloom. […]
Lilac Simple Syrup
Lilac bushes take many years to reach full maturity and last only a few days as a cut flower. In my opinion, however – if you exclude roses, they are unrivaled for fragrance and color. So consider either planting one or scope out your neighbors yards. They were traditionally planted next to outhouses because of […]