Sour Cherry Amaretto Preserves! A summer classic fine tuned by my dear friend, Judy. Full disclosure - Judy makes the best preserves, jams and jellies I have ever tasted. With this superb recipe from Judy and a sour cherry tree located right in my friend Dan's backyard, I'm busy picking and cooking. Unique sour cherries combined with amaretto liqueur will make you swoon. It is that good!! Family and friends have told me it is 'heaven in a jar' and 'happiness in a spoon'.Sour cherries ... continue reading...
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Dad’s Deviled Eggs
Dad's Deviled Eggs! My husband's top request for our Father's Day BBQ. He can devour a dozen deviled eggs in one sitting! Deviled eggs are a family favorite for intimate and large gatherings. They are a classic guaranteed crowd pleaser and a staple in our family. So what is it that makes these deviled eggs the best ever?Growing up, I was never a huge fan of deviled eggs. I found them to be a messy mayonnaise filled over cooked egg. I thought I had sworn off them forever. Then, I ... continue reading...
Homegrown Mint
Homegrown Mint, enjoyed fresh or dried, is a must for every garden. The perennial plant (comes back every year) is easy to grow. I grow multiple varieties of mint which add different flavors and scents to my recipes, sachets and amazing garden aroma. In addition, it is a pretty plant due to its leaf shape with prominent lines and deep green color.Mint hanging to dry ... continue reading...
Homegrown Rhubarb
Homegrown Rhubarb is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the beautiful heart shaped leaves and rosy red stems on the plant. My lovingly maintained rhubarb is over 40 years old!. The flavor is divine and it continues to provide tasty delights every single year. Check out my rhubarb recipes!Freshly harvested rhubarb ... continue reading...
Rhubarb Liqueur
Rhubarb Liqueur - FABULOUS! Requests for my homemade rhubarb liqueur, infused with orange and ginger, come in constantly. My homemade, dangerously delicious liqueur, leaves everybody wanting MORE! The irresistible combination of flavors is a celebratory toast. I am overjoyed to annually welcome the lush vividly bright rhubarb in the spring. Stunning fresh rhubarb creates, without a doubt, a show stopping delicious award winning liqueur.I guarantee this recipe will become WOW as a ... continue reading...