Living in the city has so many perks, but encountering “nature bandaids” on the street can make us yearn for more! Small sections of neatly-trimmed bushes, scarcely-placed flower pots and council-approved tree planters are not near lush enough to soothe the soul. Even without much of a yard space...

 

A shrub is a very old drink that consists of fruit, sugar, and vinegar as the base. The great thing about Shrub recipes is that they can be easily modified by using fruits that are in season, different forms of sugar (honey is of course our favourite), and different flavours of vinegars. Once boi...

FACT:  Only female bees can sting. The stinger is a modified ovipositor… (a “tube like organ” found in many insects, usually for laying eggs). Male bees however, don't have one. It’s doubtful they miss it though -  most bee species are gentle, and only sting when provoked. Wasps can be much more ...

Ingredients ¼ cup honey ¼ cup boiling water 20 lemon verbena or basil leaves, divided 2 cups Lillet Blanc ¾ cup vodka ½ cup fresh lemon juice 5 fresh thyme sprigs 1 ½ cups club soda, chilled 1 lemon, thinly sliced   Directions Step 1Combine honey, 1/4 cup boiling water, and 12 torn verbena leav...

This is total comfort food… and believe me when I say - it is so satisfying to watch the honey as it begins to bubble and thicken, swirling with the vinegar.   INGREDIENTS 6 chicken thighs, bone in or out, with or without skin* Salt and pepper, to season 2 teaspoons garlic powder, to season 6 c...