Strawberry garden really coming into it’s own right now! Strawberry Macarons anyone? Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It’ll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they’ll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields… and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. …
Honey Sweetened Black Cherry Preserves
Honey Sweetened Black Cherry Preserves 8 cups black cherries pitted – you can also use frozen cherries if you do not have fresh 1/4 cup water – if you use frozen, do not add additional water Juice of one large lemon (1/4 cup) 3/4 cup honey – raw or otherwise, it’s all good 2 tsp almond extract – this really …