The Garden, Pretty In Pink A DIY Rhubarb Cordial And A Smoothie

Lovely flowers and the food looks good as always. A bit of Lavender essential oil on your pulse points will keep you bug free, you will need to reapply often. I too am a mosquito buffet and limited to out-door time but the lavender essential oil do give me a bit more freedom.

Summer Solstice Recipes

Baked Trout The fish is a symbol of life and the Celts believed that eating fish would attract new life to a woman’s womb. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup butter 4 trout, cleaned Sea salt and pepper to taste 1/2 bottle dry white wine Juice of 1 Lemon Mix the chopped parsley in … Continue reading Summer Solstice Recipes

Melon Salad

Litha/Summer Solstice is a time when fresh fruits and melons are readily available in your farmers markets and grocery store. This recipe takes advantage of a variety of melons to create a salad to enhance your lunch or dinner menu or as a stand alone. Melon Salad with Sweet Sesame Dressing Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 3 … Continue reading Melon Salad

Strawberry Rubarb Jam — Pine Hills Farm

Ingredients: 4 cups chopped rubarb 4 cups chopped strawberries 6 cups sugar 2 packages of pectin 8 Tablespoons of lemon juice MAKES 12 -(8oz jars) Time: 20-30 Minutes 1. Wash and chop 4 cups of rubarb. 2. Place rubarb and 1/2 cup water in a sauce pan on low to medium heat. Cook until rubarb […] … Continue reading Strawberry Rubarb Jam — Pine Hills Farm

Edible Summer Solstice Crafts

Mint-Melon Pops 1 1/2 cups cantaloupe chunks 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 1/2 cups honeydew chunks 1 tablespoon thawed limeade concentrate 2 mint leaves Puree 1 1/2 cups cantaloupe chunks and 1 tablespoon orange juice in a blender. Divide the mixture between pop molds or 3-ounce paper cups. Freeze until the top becomes firm, 30 … Continue reading Edible Summer Solstice Crafts