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Category: DIY Recipes

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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Jewelweed
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Not Just Jewelweed

Jewelweed has plenty of nicknames such as spotted touch-me-not because the seed pods pop when touched. When I was young, my brother and I called them poppers.

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Lovely Lavender
DIY Recipes
JoAnne Lussier

Lovely Lavender

Lavender is commonly used in aromatherapy because of its tranquil scent. However, this versatile herb offers so much more. If you are new to the world of herbs and essential oils, lavender is the perfect gateway plant to get your feet wet.

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