I don't know why, but culinary lavender is not for everyone. I suppose some people don't care for the sweet floral perfume of lavender while others (like me!) can't get enough of this heavenly treat. This lavender simple syrup recipe is sure to be the uniting thread that brings both camps to an ... Read More about Lavender Soda + Lavender Syrup + Lavender Lemonade
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Blackberry-Lavender Soda
It's fabulous to have Andrea Lynn, author of The Artisan Soda Workshop: 75 Homemade Recipes from Fountain Classics to Rhubarb Basil, Sea Salt Lime, Cold-Brew Coffee and Much Much More, back again to share another fabulous recipe from her book. Remember that delightful Pineapple-Basil Soda? If you ... Read More about Blackberry-Lavender Soda
Pineapple Basil Soda
Please welcome Andrea Lynn, author of The Artisan Soda Workshop: 75 Homemade Recipes from Fountain Classics to Rhubarb Basil, Sea Salt Lime, Cold-Brew Coffee and Much Much More, who is kind enough to share with us a delightfully tropical syrup recipe that will take your plain old soda to fizztastic ... Read More about Pineapple Basil Soda
Homemade Soda Book Review and All-Natural Root Beer Recipe
I'm excited to share a review of our latest book club selection: Homemade Soda. Since getting a SodaStream almost two years ago, I have made countless syrups like Wild Blackberry Cordial and Grape Cordial. This time I was eager to try something totally different: my childhood favourite, homemade ... Read More about Homemade Soda Book Review and All-Natural Root Beer Recipe
Homemade Grape Soda
I picked some green grapes this past week from the community plot and since I was also given a bunch of concord grapes, I processed them in a food mill. The result was a strong flavoured grape syrup I used to make the best ever grape soda. First I cooked the grapes to loosen their ... Read More about Homemade Grape Soda
How Harvest English Lavender Plants for Recipes and Crafts
Too often I hear landscapers and gardeners talk about how short-lived English lavender is as a garden plant. After growing it for almost 15 years in my home garden and visiting / interviewing a number of growers and lavender farms, I have to say that it can look gorgeous in your garden for a whole ... Read More about How Harvest English Lavender Plants for Recipes and Crafts
Stupendously Simple Wild Blackberry Jam (Low Sugar or Stevia-Sweetened)
Late summer means blackberry season! There's nothing like a plump, juicy, sun-warmed blackberry straight off the plant, but if you have too many blackberries to eat fresh, first stop and thank your lucky stars, and then make a batch of this yummy jam. You won't believe the punch of flavor in this ... Read More about Stupendously Simple Wild Blackberry Jam (Low Sugar or Stevia-Sweetened)
Gartending: Refreshing Summer Herb Garden Cocktails
Ah, summer. It’s the perfect time of year to relax outdoors with a drink, whether at an event like a wedding or shower, a small dinner party with friends, or just a warm evening on the patio. Take your summer cocktails to the next level by becoming a gartender and adding garden-inspired flavors to ... Read More about Gartending: Refreshing Summer Herb Garden Cocktails
How to Do a Soil pH Test at Home
It's no secret that soil is the most important part of the garden. Not only does it create healthy plants, or lead to their demise, but it is also full of information that can help us grow a better garden. This at-home soil pH test will give you a general idea of the pH of your soil. If you want to ... Read More about How to Do a Soil pH Test at Home
Infused Strawberry Vinegar Recipe for Delicious Salads + Improved Digestion
Make a infused strawberry vinegar for a delicious and fresh salad dressing that promotes good digestion. This recipe can be used as a digestive drink or as a yummy salad dressing. Read more about savory strawberry vinegar and how to use it for your best health. Who doesn't love strawberry ... Read More about Infused Strawberry Vinegar Recipe for Delicious Salads + Improved Digestion
Unique Edible Fruit Plants You Need to Grow in Your Garden
You Can't Buy THESE at the Grocery Store! Learn about some unique edible fruit plants that grow well in the home garden, but are not often available in grocery store. These seasonal sweet treats go beyond standard apples, oranges, and strawberries with unique colours, attractive plants, a variety of ... Read More about Unique Edible Fruit Plants You Need to Grow in Your Garden
A Sweet Spring Cocktail, Made with…Weeds? Wild Violet Simple Syrup
Spring is made even sweeter with the emergence of delicate purple violets, dotting many a lawn and field in most parts of the country. Before you start spraying them or ripping them out and cursing them as weeds, think about this: violets are not only pretty, but like many wildflowers they are also ... Read More about A Sweet Spring Cocktail, Made with…Weeds? Wild Violet Simple Syrup