Month: May 2022

• Designing a Round Yoke Sweater Lesson 5b

  

  After lesson 5a your sweater will now be cut open along the steek. Now it is time to add the button bands.  One button band will have button holes and the other the buttons.  I typically complete the button band in a garter stitch (knitting on each side).  This texture will keep the button bands…

• Beverages Using Lilac Syrup

  

  A great summer time drink for those that like a beverage on the sweet side. Murlo Vodka Gimlet 1 oz vodka of your choice (we used Belvedere)3 oz Murlo Lemonade1/2 oz Lilac Syrup Murlo Gin Collins For those that like a drink on the tart side you must try this one. 1 1/2 oz gin…

• Lilac Jelly

  

  Is there any other spring blossom that is more recognized or adored?  Did you know it is an edible blossom and makes a fabulous jelly?  We hope you enjoy our version. There are many varieties of Lilacs.  Different lilacs will impart a slightly different taste and colour to your jelly.  Some are early to bloom…

• Lilac Syrup

  

  This a a simple syrup that lends a nice flavour to some summertime beverages.  Whether it’s added to Murlo Lemonade or a cocktail, it gives your drink a great flavour and floral notes.Ingredients4 Cups of blossoms *2 Cups boiling waterYou will need 1 1/2 Cup of infused liquid1 cup granulated white sugar DirectionsPull the individual…

• Chive Infused Vinegar

  

  At Murlo we’ve been making our own chive infused vinegar for a while now. It is such an easy way to make a delicious condiment to add to salad dressings and marinades.  Try our Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs  Ingredientschive blossoms, enough to loosely fill a pint sized mason jarwhite vinegar DirectionsLoosely fill the jar with…

• Growing and Using Chives and Chive Blossoms

  

  Growing Chives  Chives are a very easy plant to grow.  We garden in zone 3 on the Canadian prairies. Chives are unique in our urban garden as it seems to be the hardiest plant we have.  Ours is planted in a garden on the south side of our house.  Without fail every year as the…

• Sweet and Sour Rotini Pasta Salad

  

  This Sweet and Sour Rotini pasta salad is one of our favourite make ahead summer recipes for a hot day.  We also commonly refer rotini pasta as corkscrew pasta. You can change the ingredients to suit your tastes and the type of pasta used.  Add cucumbers, sweet onion, herbs or shredded cheese! This recipe is…