The Willow Connection

Category: DIY Recipes

Apple and Pumpkin Recipes
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Fall Flavors to Fancy

Who can resist fall flavors? Homemade impossible pumpkin pie and apple liqueur are great ways to indulge your taste buds when the chilly days of autumn arrive.

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Goldenrod vs. Ragweed
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Don’t Blame Goldenrod

What if I told you that goldenrod isn’t responsible for your allergy symptoms? Ragweed blooms the same time of year and is most likely causing your discomfort.

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Mint
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

All Things Minty

Anyone who has an herb or container garden most likely has some mint growing. It’s what I call a gateway herb because we experienced the taste at a young age.

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Tasty Tips for the Birds
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

That’s for the Birds

Aside from traditional sunflower and birdseed, I am going to share some tried and true tips for enticing orioles, hummingbirds, and grosbeaks to your feeder.

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Dandelion and Violet Cookies
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Dandelion and Violet Cookies

Many people find dandelions as an intrusive, unsightly weed, but they are one of the first food sources for bees and other pollinators. They benefit humans too.

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Forsythia
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Fond of Forsythia

Forsythia has claimed a rightful place in our yards as a desirable companion but its delicate beauty goes beyond that. It can be made into a seasonal cocktail.

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Cranberry Liqueur
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Cranberry Cocktails, Anyone?

Spice up your grocery list with cranberries that will do double duty for you in the kitchen and make dinner plans and gifts extra special this holiday season.

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Apple Cider Liqueur
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Fabulous Fall Fun

Autumn in New England is a sumptuous bounty of sensory gratification. What many of us call “leaf peeping” is a visual wonderland of eye candy. One of my favorite ways to enjoy fall is brewing apple cider into a spicy fall cordial or liqueur, which packs a delicious punch.

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