Ways To Use Orange Blossom Water For National Orange Blossom Day

[1] Orange blossom water is a by-product of distilling orange blossoms for oil. Some products are clear, some have an orange tinge (photo © Nielsen-Massey). [2] Most brands are from the Middle East, where orange blossom water is a key ingredient in sweet and savory dishes and drinks (photo © Maureen Abood Market). [3] Hot…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Mint Lemonade Cocktails, Slushies & More

Thanks, Bolthouse, for the sample of Watermelon Mint Lemonade. This limited-edition summer cooler delivers a trifecta of flavors that just sing “Summer!” You’d be surprised how quickly the 52-ounce bottle disappeared. As good as it was, we felt the need to try it with fresh mint and fresh lemon juice. (The Bolthouse ingredients include water,…
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PRODUCT: Maple Water

Be on the lookout for maple water, the newest maple product from Canada. Photo courtesy Wahta.   Following the galloping success of coconut water, the next “tree water” to hit the market is maple water, made from the sap of the maple tree. Maple water is actually pure maple sap that is tapped in the…
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