Pomegranate and Rosemary Cocktail A perfect Fall cocktail to kick of the holiday season. Ingredients 4 oz high quality gin 3 oz pomegranate juice 2 oz simple syrup infused with rosemary (see below) Fizzy water 2 small rosemary sprigs (for garnish) Two small fistfuls pomegranate seeds (for garnish) Instructions Fill 2 highball glasses with ice….
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Garden Recipes: Pomegranate Seed and Mint Relish
Pomegranate Seed and Mint Relish For me, November begins to announce the holidays in the Santa Ynez Valley, even if it’s still warm. At the start of our driveway is a pomegranate tree that bears the brightest red fruit and in our back yard are several miniature ornamental pomegranate trees with showy, little dark red…
EXACO Trading: Premier Greenhouses for the Garden
Exaco Trading Co., a division started in 2001, specializes in the distribution of unique and high quality imported lawn and garden products, focusing mainly on high-quality European greenhouses, composters and other “green” products. Our products include the finest greenhouses from Germany and Belgium to high-quality outdoor composters, kitchen compost pails, rain barrels, sandboxes, and planters….
A Fountain Conversion by Rebecca Sweet
Fountain Conversion: A Michalis in the Garden We have been fortunate to have Rebecca Sweet write for The Yardstick in the past and knowing that she has a sustained love for Mediterranean gardens and is busy with clients seeking her expertise and experience, we are pleased that she took the time to answer some questions…
Garden Recipes: Green Peach Salad
Garden Recipes: Green Peach Salad Sometimes there are so many peaches on your tree, you’re eating and drinking the beautiful fruit, but you’ve got to have something for lunch that is not quite so sweet. Have this: Green Peach Salad (for 4 to 6) 2 ½ lb. unripe peaches, peeled and sliced like you’re…
Garden Cocktails: Peach Bellini
Garden Cocktails: Peach Bellini It isn’t surprising news—peaches are in season until September. In the last throes of the summer, we’ll be looking back on these lush days and lush stone fruits a little wistfully. Peaches for every meal would be perfect…breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and cocktails. The trees grow best in full sun in…
