Peppy Peach Tea Recipe
Summer is in full swing when peaches start piling up at roadside stands and farmers markets. This is especially true in the southeastern United States, where peaches (Prunus persica) are a seasonal staple. Turn them into cobbler, make preserves, add them to a pitcher of tea, or eat one right over the sink. And unless […]
Summer Solstice Sun Tea Recipes
The clouds make way, the night lessens, and the sun shines brightly as ever. It is the summer solstice—the longest day of the year! On this day, the sunbeams high in the sky, proudly providing warmth and light. A new season is ushered in, with the hope of a successful harvest to follow. The summer […]
Meet the Mint Family (+ Mint Sun Tea Recipe!)
I walk in my gardens on a July evening, admiring the lush green that abounds in midsummer. The bee balm is chest high and near blooming, the lavender, catnip, and oregano are in full flower; the sage, rosemary, thyme, and basil are growing tender new leaves almost daily; and the peppermint and lemon balm are […]
