Easing from Winter to Spring

Here in Maine, we see more daylight everyday, but we know that we have cold days ahead of us. The following recipes incorporate
​ the saltiness, seeds, and roots of Winter
with the new shoots and sweet saps of Spring.

LEMON-GINGER TEA

1. Boil a slice or two of fresh ginger in water
2. Squeeze in juice from a lemon wedge
3. Add maple syrup to taste

​BAKED BEANS
(Homemade or Canned – buy local!)

1. Heat up your beans.
2. Add a fat of your choice (hot dogs count)
3. Sweeten (if needed) with maple syrup

HEARTY STEEL CUT OATS BREAKFAST

1. Soak oats in water with a spoonful of yogurt overnight (optional)
2. Bring to boil and add salt if desired.
3. Let stand while showering and dressing (or drinking that first cup of coffee/tea)
4. Put in a bowl and add butter/olive oil/bacon fat
5. Sweeten to taste with maple syrup
6. Add fruit (optional)

​WINTER MOCKTAIL

1. Put in a tablespoon or so of pine or maple syrup
2. Add some bitters/tinctures (strong herbs that taste good with your syrup)

Fill glass with seltzer/club soda/hot water