Violets bloom in late April thru early May and are not only one of the first signs of spring, but also one of the first foraged ingredients I gather here in the Hudson Valley. This violet simple syrup ...

Use freshly foraged violets gathered on a Northern Michigan spring hike to brighten up your next tea, lemonade or cocktail with this violet simple syrup recipe. One of my favorite parts of hiking ...

Capturing all the flavors of the growing season in a jelly jar is one of my passions. This year-long quest to bottle sunlight begins early each spring when the wee purple violet flowers appear, hiding ...