The other day I read about elderberry cordial, which is essentially a non-alcoholic fruit syrup that is delicious when added to sparkling water. Since there are tons of wild blackberries available around the area (as previously mentioned when I made my blackberry jam), I thought "Hey, I bet ... Read More about Wild Blackberry Cordial
Delish Spring / Summer 2010: Finding Your Inner Farmer
The following is an excerpt from my article in the Spring / Summer 2010 issue of Delish magazine. Delish is a free-to-the-reader online publication for women with an cutting edge format. It is not just a website or blog, it is an online magazine that allows you to flip page by page just as you would ... Read More about Delish Spring / Summer 2010: Finding Your Inner Farmer
Organic Strawberry Jam
Oh, the strawberries this year. While the cool wet weather this May and June kept many of the strawberries watery and bland, somewhere in California an organic grower got it right : the berries, just at the peak of ripeness, were deep red with a rich sweetness that reminded me of strawberry ... Read More about Organic Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Balsamic & Black Pepper Preserves
This is a wonderful recipe for a strawberry balsamic and black pepper jam that pairs well with cheese and charcuterie. Make extra for hostess gifts and you'll be sure to get invited over for dinner more often! Ingredients 4 cups crushed organic strawberries 3 cups sugar 1 box Certo ... Read More about Strawberry Balsamic & Black Pepper Preserves
Up Close with the European Chafer Beetle
Wondering what has been destroying lawns around BC? It's the European Chafer Turf Pest or Chafer Beetle. This time of year these ugly suckers can be seen mating in the trees at dusk and each one can lay up to 50 eggs in the surrounding lawn. Those eggs turn into grubs (ick) that feed on the roots ... Read More about Up Close with the European Chafer Beetle