Fermented lemons are quick and easy to put together, and they make the citrus season last the whole year through! Also known as preserved lemons, this recipe uses only salt and the lemon’s own juices. These morsels are a delicious way to keep lemons ready for use in cooking when you need them. What are…
Winter Recipes
Enjoy satisfying seasonal winter recipes with comfort foods, root crop vegetables, hearty squash, and plenty of tangy citrus.
Drink to your health with immune system supporting herbal recipes like Turmeric Soda, Immune Boosting Herbal Tea Blend, and Fire Cider and warming, wintery alcohol drinks such as Maple Mead and Infused Winter Gin.
Grapefruit Curd: Homemade Citrus Curd Recipe
Grapefruit curd is delicious, easy to make, and a wonderful way to use up citrus. Learn how to make and use this homemade grapefruit curd recipe and use it for tarts, pavlova, cakes, and other desserts! Citrus Curd to Brighten Winter Days It’s winter time, and you know what that means. It’s citrus season! We…
Immune Boosting Herbal Tea Blend
This immune-boosting herbal tea blend is the perfect natural remedy to have on hand for cold and flu season. It’s a simple herbal tea blend with immune boosting herbs like elderberry and rose hips. This recipe is so easy to make, not to mention delicious, and perfect for soothing a sore throat, easing cold and…
Mushroom Cookies with Maple Icing and Candy Cap Mushrooms
These mushroom cookies are so fun to make and are super cute! The dough is made with dried candy cap mushrooms, which have a nice maple flavor. I use maple sugar in the dough and maple syrup icing that is so easy and delicious. Mushroom cookies are perfect for the holidays or any time of…
Mashed Butternut Squash with Maple Syrup
This mashed butternut squash recipe is a favorite in the fall and for the holidays! It’s simple to make and comes together quickly with roasted butternut squash, maple syrup, and butter. Mashed butternut squash is a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes and is so delicious! How to Make Mashed Butternut Squash Mashed butternut squash is…
Homemade Spicy Chai with Black Tea or Rooibos
Homemade chai tastes amazing, and it’s so easy to make! Ditch the coffee shop versions with too much sugar and not enough spice, and make your own homemade spicy chai using this easy recipe. You can use either black tea or rooibos for a caffeine-free version. Warming Spiced Chai There is nothing better to warm…
12 Ways to Preserve Citrus: Drying, Canning, Fermenting and more!
Citrus season is short, but so delicious! When citrus is abundant, learn how to use the best of the harvest, and the many ways to preserve lemons, limes, oranges, and all of the other citrus. Get recipes for canning, preserving, using the zest, and so much more. Read on for 12 ways to use and…
Homemade Infused Gin: Foraged Botanical Winter Spirits
Have you ever made your own gin? It’s so much fun, and so easy! This winter gin is infused with fresh foraged juniper berries, white fir, and lots of winter herbs and spices. It’s refreshing and aromatic, and a perfect winter foraging cocktail recipe. This homemade infused gin is the perfect recipe for the holidays…
Mulled Hard Cider: Warm Spiced Apple Drink for Fall
Simmered with mulling spices and citrus, this mulled hard cider is a delicious way to celebrate fall! It’s the perfect warm spiced drink for the holiday season, plus it’s so easy to make. Cheers! Warm Spiced Hard Cider for Fall Well, the holidays are upon us, so who wants a drink? Seriously though, there’s really…
15 Persimmon Recipes: cakes, pies, jam, cocktails & more!
Rich sweet persimmons are one of my favorite fruits to enjoy. They are rich in flavor, and a real decadent treat! Often overlooked, you may not know how to use this not to be missed winter fruit. I gathered some of my favorite persimmon recipes so that you’ll know exactly how to prepare and enjoy…
