When we had the store, we naturally made our own sodas—why would we buy them from somewhere else? It’s just so easy to make syrup, which is, after all, the base for any soda. Unfortunately, the ones you can buy are mostly full of refined sugar, citric acid, glucose, corn syrup, flavorings, and preserved with all sorts of things that I don’t…
Seasons
Instant “Chocolat Chaud” Powder
When we ran the store, we sold this hot chocolate powder, both in mugs with skim milk and cream. But we also sold it in jars so people could take it home or give it as a gift… The whole idea behind this blog is really just to share ideas and things that I…
Honey Lemonade with Vanilla
We’ve actually enjoyed this simple drink quite a bit this summer. If you’re the type who used to—or maybe still—enjoy lemonade or similar citrus sodas, well… …then I think you should try this easy recipe with just 3 simple ingredients. We very rarely buy soda, juice, etc., and instead…
Red Berry Jam
This is my favorite jam when late summer rolls around—it’s such a beautiful and simple blend of blueberries and strawberries. You can use many other berry combinations in wild berry jams, but this simple blend has become a big hit in our house… It’s this exact ratio of blueberries to strawberries that both of our kids love…
