Peas—a must-plant for me—will go in the ground sometime in the next few days, and I didn’t sow nearly enough of them last year. So last week I reviewed my sketches of what grew where over the past couple summers—searching for a spot to squeeze in a few more rows—and I was reminded that I didn’t…
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3-2-1 Blackberry Simple Syrup
Back from vacation, I spent a steamy half hour this morning gleaning the last scruffy blackberries from the bramble out back. They surprised me again this year, putting out roughly 10 quarts over the past month. I’d feared their production would be way down after the construction crew next door bashed in the fence to which my…
When Life Gives You Blueberries . . .
. . . make blueberry lemonade. And if it’s been a long (11 hours), hot (90+ degrees), perfect-storm, retail workday (pre-holiday weekend + visiting winemaker + last Saturday of our semi-annual sale + quarter-end inventory), you make an adult version. Christened by my good pal, Michael (who swears he will start blogging again soon), the Tonic…
Keep it Simple, Syrup
This morning, I made a little rhubarb simple syrup; tonight, I’m having a little cocktail moment. Rhubarb simple syrup about 4 cups chopped rhubarb 1-1/2 cups organic sugar 1-1/2 cups water Simmer all three ingredients in a saucepan for about 15 minutes, or until the rhubarb is fully soft. Pour the hot liquid and fruit…
Boxing Day 