Candied Violets and Violet Syrup
Posted on April 2, 2008 - Filed Under Fun Stuff, tea treats, Cocktails, Jams/ Preserves, Beverages, Recipes, Desserts, Gardening | 9 Comments
In an earlier post I gathered some violets to make syrup and candied violets. So here they are. They don’t take long to make and are a nice touch of Spring that you can enjoy all year round. Violets have a delicate floral taste - not nearly as strong as lavender or rose. It is […]
Rick’s Chile Powder Production
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under faves, Fun Stuff, Jams/ Preserves, Uncategorized | 2 Comments
My sweetie makes drop dead good chile powder.
We ran out recently so it was time to get the grinder going and rustle up another batch of tasty heat in a can. We gather dried chilies as we find them- grow some ourselves and load up at Central Market (the center of all things good) whenever we […]

