Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Ah, vanilla. A baker’s gold. Have you ever wondered how vanilla extract came to be? I did. My curiosity as to what was in the little bottle at the store and what made it so darn EXPENSIVE led me here to share this experiment and history with you.
Cucumber vodka tastes like pure, cool refreshment. Like an ocean breeze wafting across a freshly-watered lawn. Like manna from heaven when summer’s breath of hell bears down on you.
Hubby and were out for our weekly date night and spied a jug of strawberries steeping in a clear liquid. I figured how hard could it possibly be to infuse vodka with strawberries. Not hard at all!
What better way to experience the flavors of summer than with a watermelon-infused margarita? Watermelon-infused tequila paired with a classic margarita recipe hits the spot when the thermometer climbs.
Try any of these blackberry infusions: Blackberry Bourbon, Blackberry Mojito (with rum, lime, and mint) or Blackberry-Lemon Brandy/Vodka. These might just give you some inspiration to try a recipe of your own!
Preserving the harvest as it becomes available with a rumtopf, otherwise know as Bachelor's Jam (why should bachelors have all the fun?!). Seasonal fruit is added to the jar as it is harvested and a little sugar and rum is added to top it off!
