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Yard Bounty

Tulip Vinegar

May 10, 2010
Tulip Vinegar

When I was younger I made many flavored oils and vinegars but as my life became more and more complicated priorities took over and some fun activities were eliminated. Why is that? Why do I eliminate fun from my life? As I glanced out my office window I knew rediscovering a tiny bit of a too-long-forgotten [...]

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Sugaring!

March 14, 2009
Maple Sugar Tap

Maple syrup making, aka “sugaring“ takes place at the end of winter all over the northeast, midwest and Canada. Maple Sugar farms and some backyard enthusiasts known as “sugarmakers“ look for weather that alternates between freezing and thawing; the temperature fluxuations is what makes the sap flow. Sugaring weather usually starts around the beginning of [...]

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Rose Petal Flan

July 7, 2008
Rose Petal Flan

I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for over 2 years, so for our July 4th dinner I finally made it. It was SOOoooooo good and quite refreshing after the spicy rib dinner. Since I was in a rose mood I made some candied rose petals which were absolutely delicious and a perfect garnish for [...]

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Fun with Lilacs

May 22, 2008
Lilac Blossom Vinegar

Last week I was driving down our driveway and all of a sudden I was over-whelmed with the perfume of Lilacs. I love Lilacs and as soon as I smelled the fabulous blossoms I knew I had to make something incorporating this delicate, beautiful flower. Lilacs, as most spring blooms do not last long, in [...]

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Grama and the Fried Dandelions

May 18, 2008
Fried Dandelions

I have fond memories of my Great Grandparents. When I was very young, maybe 4 years old, my G-Grandparents managed and lived in a large apartment building in Detroit. I remember going into the apartment basement with Papa Fred and watching, fascinated, as he shoveled coal into the huge furnace. Once when I was in [...]

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Making Tulip Vinegar

May 10, 2008
Tulip Infused Vinegar

When I was younger I made many flavored oils and vinegars but as my life became more and more complicated priorities took over and some fun activities were eliminated. Why is that? Why do I eliminate fun from my life? As I glanced out my office window I knew rediscovering a tiny bit of too-long-forgotten [...]

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