Edible Gifts: Herbal Syrup
As a holiday gift last year, I received a super sweet gift from an herbalist friend of mine: pine needle syrup. It was such a special, unique, usable and delicious gift that I had to share the idea with you.…
Category Condiments & Flavorings
Honey Ketchup
Tomato season gotten you… tomato-ey? If you’ve ever grown more than one tomato plant in a season, you know that when the tomatoes come on, they can be a handful to manage for a few weeks. It’s no wonder tomato-based…
Horseradish Puree
I have someone I think you should meet. He’s very strong, a little tough on the outside but tender on the inside; he might make you tear up a little, but he’s surprisingly sweet; and today, just because he’s meeting…
Blackberry Compound Butter
Making your own flavored butter is an easy project, but it instantly adds a little something extra to everyday dishes. Compound butter can be made with pretty much any flavor you want. Herbs fresh from the garden are common, as…
Four Thieves Vinegar
In the time of the Black Death in Europe, a band of thieves repeatedly pillaged the homes and graves of the plague’s victims. No one knew how the thieves were able to enter plagued homes and never fall ill. The…
Homemade Sriracha Salt
My husband loves hot sauce and has just recently developed a Sriracha fetish. He literally drizzles it on everything. I found this great recipe for Sriracha Salt on Pinterest and decided to make it for him for Father’s Day. It…
Father’s Day BBQ Sauce Recipe
One of the things my husband loves to do the most is barbecue. Unfortunately, living in the Pacific NW, we only get the opportunity for a few short months during the spring and summer, though Josh has been known to…
Mother’s Day Gift: Fruity Jam Butter
Mother’s Day is just one of those days when moms deserve to be pampered. I personally think breakfast in bed is one of the best ways to pamper mom, and when I say breakfast in bed, I don’t mean a…
Homemade Harissa – Spicy Red Pepper Sauce
Harissa is a spicy red pepper sauce used in North African cuisine. I first stumbled upon it while researching Preserved Lemons (another common ingredient in North African dishes). Harrisa is a spicy, paste-like blend of hot peppers, garlic and spices,…
Homemade Raspberry & Rose Vinegar
I enjoy making my own concoctions at home. Infusions are very simple to make as you just combine ingredients in a jar and let them sit for awhile. I came across this post and couldn’t resist trying out a raspberry…
Healthy Recipe: Raw Energy Boost
It’s that time again to recover from the holidays. Over spending, over eating, and otherwise indulging a bit too much all around can have you feeling the need for a boost of healthy energy. I’ve been adding a superfood mix…
DIY Homemade Vanilla Extract
I secretly listen to Christmas music months before Christmas is even here. I know not everyone shares my enthusiasm for holiday music, but now is the perfect time to start preparing for the holiday season – especially if you plan…
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar
After a few years of flirting with fermentation projects here and there—koji, kombucha, pickles—I’ve come across one with real everyday and everyone potential: apple cider vinegar. I’m sharing it here at Evermine.com because it’s easy to make, easy to love,…
Habañero Hot Sauce
A raucous gem of a habañero sauce has been showing up these past few years at many a hip Portland, Oregon brunch spot. It’s got a healthy punch, yet it’s approachable and sweet, and it’s made right here in Evermine’s…
Roasted Heirloom Tomato Pizza Sauce
There are so many recipes out there for pizza sauce and this is my favorite for three reasons: 1. It’s super simple to make. 2. You just roast the ingredients then throw them in a pot and blend to finish.…
Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce Favors
A community summer BBQ always boasts great food, so as a favor for all our guests, I decided to make my favorite (and easy!) homemade BBQ sauce as a take-home gift. This BBQ sauce is simple and delicious, and pleases…
Homemade Muffuletta Spread
Summer is the time for picnics and that means picnic foods. Take-a-long meals don’t need to be boring, however. This recipe is a take on the Italian olive salad that makes the oh-so-tasty New Orleans Muffuletta sandwich such a summer…
Homemade Oregano Pesto
Last year, I planted some spicy oregano in my garden. I didn’t touch it after planting last season, but this year it grew so huge it was taking over my garden box, so I decided to cut the whole thing…
How-To: Creamed Honey
I love honey. It’s one of my go-to treats for a sweet tooth, and the first thing I’ll pour in my tea when I have a sore throat (or just because). I like it whether it’s raw and rich with…
Browning Sauce Recipe
A perfect gift for cooks. Browning sauce is something I love for one very simple (and important) reason. It makes gravy beautifully brown. Beef, pork or lamb gravy becomes a rich dark brown, and surprisingly it also makes turkey or…