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Photo of jelly jars filled with Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer Cocktail. We make strawberry jam every year and always have it on hand so it seemed natural to use it as a sweeter in this cocktail. When mixed together with a bit of lavender syrup, vanilla infused vodka, and club soda, you’ve got something quite special. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer

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  Y'all know I love using herbs and aromatics in cocktails and mocktails and drinks of all kinds right?  I guess it’s in my garden-to-table DNA.  Remember the Classy Clementine and the Blueberry Bramble Cocktails?  Or that Rosemary Lemonade I made that time Martha you-know-who wrote me that nasty letter? But what about the floral gifts from the garden?  Why are they relegated to only being … [Read More...]

The meringue has a perfectly crisp exterior while the inside is gooey and marshmallow-like. It’s topped with a lemon cream made by combining whipping cream and a little bit of the lemon curd. Finally, it gets topped off with a dollop of the curd. They actually look like sunny side up eggs! Easy recipe below or at GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Lemon Cream Pavlovas

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Looking for a perfect Easter dessert?  Take a look at these Lemon Cream Pavlovas!  Don’t let the the name pavlova scare you off — it’s just a fancy name for meringue topped with stuff.  By stuff I mean cream and fruit.  The dessert is believed to … [Read More...]

Dye Easter eggs naturally using common pantry ingredients. Beautiful hues are achieved with these helpful hints!

How To Naturally Dye Easter Eggs

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Is it just me or does it seem like Easter is arriving super early this year?  I'm totally ready for it because it means spring is officially here with warmer weather, flowers blooming, and bees buzzing! Have you ever tried to dye your Easter eggs … [Read More...]

Fruit curd is a delicious intensely-flavored spread that’s a perfect alternative to traditional jams usually served with breads, muffins, and scones. Traditionally made with butter, I wanted to create a healthier alternative using olive oil. What I didn’t expect was how much the olive oil would actually improve the taste and overall texture of the curd. Recipe and How-To.

Olive Oil Lemon Curd

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Happy spring!  On the first day of spring here in my neck of the woods it snowed.  6 inches!  Really Mother Nature?  Is that how you want to play? It was, however, probably to prettiest snow of the entire winter.  Light and fluffy, it flocked the … [Read More...]

Help us pick a color for the chicken coop and garden cottage! Will it be an earthy brown? How about a crisp white? Maybe a warm red? Help us choose from these three colors!

Help Us Pick A Color For The Chicken Coop & Garden Cottage!

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I need your help!  You've heard we’re getting chickens, right?  I know, I know — I’ve only posted about it here, here, and here.  Well, the chickens are going to live in this super cool coop but we need to paint it — well, actually stain it — to … [Read More...]

Luck Of The Irish Giveaway!

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Feeling lucky?  How would you like to win some green?  In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, I've teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers from around the country to offer you the chance to win big! Between today and St. Patrick's Day on March … [Read More...]

During the winter months, I always try to keep something green and spring-like growing. Wheat grass is one of the easiest things to grow and in the spirit of the season, I planted some seed in egg shells.

Spring Is Almost Here — Are You Ready To Garden?

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Although you wouldn’t know it looking out my window, Spring is finally almost here.  The days are getting a little longer and I swear under all that snow out there, the grass is starting to green up a little. I’m supposed to be at the Garden … [Read More...]

Roll cake into tablespoon-size balls, drizzle with chocolate, sprinkle with toasted almonds and enjoy!

Red Velvet-Almond Cake Ball Truffles

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In my opinion, no meal is complete without a sweet treat at the end and that’s especially true for Valentine’s Day.  When my friends at Colavita asked me to create a special meal for Valentine's Day, I knew it had to be special.  I also wanted to … [Read More...]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, nothing says I Love You more than a delicious home cooked meal. First up is Involtini di Manzo. Involtini means “little bundles” and these little bundles are simply amazing!

A Delicious Taste of Italy: Involtini di Manzo

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, nothing says I Love You more than a delicious home cooked meal.  First up is Involtini di Manzo.  Involtini means “little bundles” and these little bundles are simply amazing! The dish is basically … [Read More...]

The secret to growing herbs indoors is simple: Ample sunlight, constant pruning, and not too much water. Many home cooks grow herbs indoors during the winter months when the garden is hibernating, but you can grow herbs inside any time of year by following a few easy tips.

Garden Primer: Grow (Healthy) Herbs Indoors

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If you're like me, this time of year I'm craving anything green and living.  After a couple of months now of snow and grey sludge, I'm ready for spring.  I know some of you are lucky enough to live in warmer climates and if this keeps up much longer, … [Read More...]

Exterior renovation at Kraemer House. This Old House magazine, March, 2015..

Here We Go Again: Kraemer House in “This Old House” Magazine! | March, 2015

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Here we go again! If you’ve been following the renovation, you know the house has appeared from time to time in a few different magazines.  Most recently, This Old House magazine was here for a photo shoot last summer and the results have been … [Read More...]

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Photo of jelly jars filled with Lavender-Strawberry Jam Spritzer Cocktail. We make strawberry jam every year and always have it on hand so it seemed natural to use it as a sweeter in this cocktail. When mixed together with a bit of lavender syrup, vanilla infused vodka, and club soda, you’ve got something quite special. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
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