Herbs R Easy

Now that the Holiday season has passed and we look to Spring, I begin garden planning. This year we took down a large, but dying tree in the backyard exposing 75% of our yard to full sun which had been full to part shade previously. We also lost the path and my garden edging to the process of removing the tree.  Our raised beds, were used to start with when we installed them in 2015, have rotted at the edges.  After parts of the tree were dropped on the fragile edges(with our permission,) we will need to replace those as...

Merry Christmas! May your holiday be merry and safe! I am ending the Advent Calendar with a cocktail.  2020 is a year of many trials and tribulations, which sometimes calls for a cocktail. I also have fun sharing herb scented or flavored cocktails and I shared this variation during my recent Merry Mocktails program. Cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving.  They will carry you through the entire holiday season.  With this recipe you need to make a cranberry simple syrup and craft a garnish that uses rosemary and fresh cranberries.  I got the original recipe from Inspiredbycharm.com but I have...

Make your home smell of the holidays with this wonderful simmering potpourri.  This recipe was crafted to make as a last-minute gift for neighbors or as a party favor for holiday guests with some extra for home use. Stovetop Potpourri 1-part cinnamon sticks, broken 1-part whole cloves 1/2-part whole allspice 1-part dried citrus cubes or slices 2-parts dried cranberries 1-part dehydrated apples chunks or slices ½-part dried rosemary Combine as large or as small a batch as you want by increasing or decreasing the size of the part.  Fill 4-ounce Mason Jars or 8-ounce jelly jars with the mixture.  Decorate...

I make flavored salt for special events and and gift baskets.  I like to make it, including exotic herbs like lavender and curry. This is a great last-minute gift, you just need any red wine and some coarse salt and you can create something that is unique and filled with flavor.  I like to give in 4-ounce mason jars as the size is perfect to set on the counter next to the stove and sparkle on completed dishes just before serving. Red wine infused sea salt 3 cups red wine 1 ½ cups sea salt (coarse rock salt) In a...