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You can make a sweet and unique honey simple syrup for tea using wildflower honey that mixes perfectly in hot or cold drinks. This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. As an Amazon…
Now updated for 2021! Each week, along with the CSA (community supported agriculture), I receive a newsletter from Strites’ Orchard about what is in the CSA and recipes for the items in the CSA. This week, the newsletter had a recipe for stewed plums. It was too good to pass…
I love sweet pickles. I also love growing cucumbers. It was just a bit too hot this summer and so all of my cucumbers turned out pretty funny looking. Luckily, my grandfather always has a good supply of cukes to use. I remade this sweet pickle recipe after first making…
I don’t know about you, but I thought spring was supposed to be warmer here in Central Pennsylvania. Instead, it’s the beginning of April and they’re still calling for snow. Snow in April! I just want warm weather, fresh fruits and veggies, and to start planning my garden. While Mother…