Tag Archives: lemon

Here We Come for Cider Wassail

Posted on December 22, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

Who remembers the English folk song that starts, “Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green”? That’s what I hummed when I saw the recipe for Cider Wassail in The Blue Ridge Cookbook.

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Lemony Blueberry Kuchen

Posted on June 3, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

My Mother’s Day post inspired my cousin to mail me his collection of handwritten recipes from our grandmother, Bertie. He realized how much I would welcome this addition to my archives. Her favorite category? Sweets! This recipe dresses up ordinary … Continue reading →

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Lemon Relish for Grilling Season

Posted on April 15, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

So what if we’re standing outside in our down coats instead of chili pepper-printed aprons? Spring traditions must go on. Continue reading →

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Lemon Pudding Adapted for Passover

Posted on April 2, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

If you’re keeping Kosher for Passover, you already trotted out your standard recipes at the seder. Now comes the drudgery of making lunch with matza and boiled eggs, then dinner with leftover brisket. That’s why I looked through my family … Continue reading →

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A Bright Brunch Cocktail

Posted on February 26, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

Because I’m a runner, my brunch beverage of choice is usually Gatorade, but once in awhile it’s fun to set a festive table without resorting to the Bloody Mary and Mimosa standards. This recipe for San Francisco Cocktail comes from … Continue reading →

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Snow Blower Cocktail for Patriots Fans

Posted on February 5, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

Since I live in the capital of Patriots Nation, I could hardly pass up a chance to serve my Super Bowl crowd a locally themed cocktail to supplement our beer. I found my recipe in the St. Jean’s Book of … Continue reading →

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Party Punch that Swirls and Sparkles

Posted on January 16, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

Whether you plan to celebrate or protest, the U.S. Presidential inauguration week begins with gatherings of all kinds.

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An Icy Dessert from Garden Ingredients

Posted on July 11, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

  From Eden to Babylon, gardens for thousands of years have inspired legends. In America, the U.S. Botanic Garden opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in 1820 and still operates nearby. Michelle Obama revived gardening on the White … Continue reading →

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‘Shake Until Frost Forms’

Posted on May 25, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

In the 19th century, British sailors used to mix their rations of lime juice (to prevent scurvy) with rum, creating the gimlet and other gin-lime cocktails. This Cool o’ the Evening cocktail from the Charleston Receipts (The Junior League of … Continue reading →

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A Southern Cocktail for a Snowy Week

Posted on February 7, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

One snowstorm down, two more to go this week (forget the Groundhog Day prediction for an early spring). For a diversion, I pulled out Charleston Receipts (Junior League of Charleston, 1950) from my shelf full of Southern cookbooks. The “Simons’ Special” looked … Continue reading →

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