As I sit here, still jet lagged from our trip to New Zealand (I know, I know, I’m not REALLY…
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Foraging
Crabapple – Chile Pequin Jelly: Recipe
Is it just me? I’m an accomplished jelly maker. I’ve been doing it for years. I’ve taught Master Food Preservers…
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Spicebush Dram: an Essential Cocktail Ingredient
In bar lingo, a dram can mean several things. It may specifically refer to 1/8 of a fluid ounce, or…
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Cornelian Cherry Syrup: Recipe
Cornelian cherries (aka Cornus mas) are an under-appreciated fruit, at least in the U.S. In Eastern Europe and the Middle…
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Naughty & Nice: a Festive Winter Holiday Punch
Frank Cisneros of The Gin Palace in NYC created The Poinsettia Punch as a holiday beverage that gets its festive color…
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Wild Plums (aka Prunus americana)
I’ve had my eye on this patch of plums since last spring, when their bright white flowers made them easy…
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