Tag: homemade soda
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Autumnal Grape Soda
A herald of Autumn days, Concord grapes make for a bright, refreshing soda – perfect for spells of warmer weather during the early fall. Concord grapes were developed in Concord, Massachusetts, and they’re usually harvested from September to late October. Here on our farm in the Pacific Northwest, we just harvested the rest of our…
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Madonna of the Peaches Soda
Inspired by the role of peaches in iconography and to accompany my Madonna of the Peaches reflections and art, here’s a recipe for peach soda! The Marian month of August is also the time of year when peaches are plentiful. This stone fruit appears occasionally in iconography, usually being featured in paintings of Mary &…
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Stella Maris Sodas
Here’s a festive Marian treat for your summertime celebrations! Refreshing & bright, Stella Maris Soda is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the season while also incorporating symbols of Our Lady. Since lemons – representing fidelity – have long been associated with Mary, we made lemon syrup from fresh-squeezed lemons. Add a little…