Flowers, Leaves and Nuts

Rose Cheong (청) (Rose Petal Syrup)

Sharon Flynn
Discover the art of making Rose Cheong 청 Rose Petal Syrup, a delightful blend of Korean tradition and Australian roses. Learn how to create this fragrant syrup easily, perfect for...

Mugwort Ferments - Oxymel & Mead

Sharon Flynn
Science tells us mugwort contains thujone, artemisinin, and volatile oils that are both medicinal and psychoactive in the gentlest way - dream-inducing, moon-aligned, doorway-opening. But you don't need to know...

Chamomile Ale - Whole Plant

Sharon Flynn
Chamomile Ale - Whole Plant. This doesn't have the chamomile tea taste you'd expect - it does have that aroma initially, and is certainly floral - but refreshing and bright....

Preserved Vine Leaves (warak enab)

Sharon Flynn
The vine gives generously in spring. Take some of that generosity and preserve it.  Pick them in spring when they're tender, roll them, brine them, and know you'll have them...

Dandelion Wine

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"Hold summer in your hand, pour summer in a glass, a tiny glass of course, the smallest tingling sip for children; change the season in your veins by raising glass...