Lilac Gin Fizz Cocktail - A Taste of Spring Lilac season in the northeastern US begins in mid-May and can last through mid-June in some areas. Last week I showed you how to make a simple and easy Lilac Syrup from these sweet-smelling and gorgeous purple blooms. This Lilac Gin Fizz cocktail is … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Lilac Simple Syrup Recipe for Drinks
Learn how to turn aromatic flowering lilacs into a beautiful and delicious Lilac Syrup aka Lilac Cordial to enjoy in your favorite summer cocktails and drinks. This simple lilac syrup recipe is easy to make and only requires 3 ingredients, not including water. Preserving Lilac … [Read more...]
Violet Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Violet Lemon Poppy Seed Cake - A cake for spring! Violets bloom for just a few short weeks in early spring. I look forward to them every year and they hold such dear memories for me. A quick search through my recipe archives and you'll find my recipes for Wild Violet Syrup and Wild Violet Sugar. … [Read more...]
Lemon Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Lemon Coconut Cake for Spring Spring has started to bloom here on Nantucket. In the garden, our edible violas that seeded themselves are popping up everywhere in happy shades of purple, blue, and pink. Clumps of red clover are greening everywhere throughout the garden and yard. These welcome signs … [Read more...]
Sourdough Brioche Easter Bunny Buns
Enriched Sourdough Brioche Easter Bunny Buns One of the first recipes I shared here years ago was my vegan version of my mom's Easter bunny sweet rolls. My siblings and I always loved them as kids and I thought it was time to revisit this recipe as a sourdough brioche dough version. The dough is my … [Read more...]
