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    Rompope: Ecuadorian Eggnog

    Rompope is a traditional Ecuadorian beverage that is enjoyed during the Christmas season. It combines milk, egg yolks, & warming spices, and is usually spiked with rum or aguardiente (liquor made from sugar cane).

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    Pine Snickerdoodles

    These pine infused snickerdoodles are a festive, foraged spin on the classic cookie. Pine needles impart herbal, citrusy notes that pair wonderfully with spicy, warming cinnamon.

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    Pine Infused Vinegar

    Pine needles (Pinus spp.) have a number of health boosting properties, which are imparted into the vinegar. They are rich in vitamin C and are a source of other nutrients, such as potassium and magnesium, and antioxidants. They also have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and expectorant effects.

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    Zucchini Baba Ganoush

    Zucchini baba ganoush is a fresh take on the creamy, smoky Mediterranean dip that’s traditionally made with eggplant and is a tasty accompaniment to pita bread or fresh veggies. It comes together quickly and easily, making it the perfect summertime appetizer or potluck dish.

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    Goldenrod Iced Latte

    The tea can also be utilized for numerous acute issues such as colds, sore throats, urinary tract & bladder infections, and for easing symptoms of seasonal allergies. Goldenrod tea is also quite pleasant tasting, making it a lovely addition to an iced tea latte. Sip this cool drink on a hot, late summer day.

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    30+ Lilac Recipes

    Delicate and aromatic lilacs are one of my favorite flowers. For the first two and a half decades of my life, their sweet blooms were a yearly herald of warm weather, longer days, and an abundance of fresh fruits & veggies.  While I’m not living where lilacs grow anymore, my love for this plant has only deepened. Absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder— in this case anyway.  Lilacs (Syringa…

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    Lilac Syrup

    May has always been my favorite month. In the Midwest, it’s when the fields & forests begin to burst with life, offering lots of fungi & flora to forage. It’s also when the lilacs bloom. Such a magical, yet fleeting time that urges us to slow down and be present — to stop and smell the lilacs.  Lilac syrup is a lovely way to enjoy this gorgeous flower. It’s a…