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My Grandma passed away at the age of 94. She was a wonderful cook and I was lucky enough to inherit her recipes. Many date back to the 1940s and 50s. Grandma prepared them in a charming country kitchen with no running water and most of her produce came from her garden, not from the grocery store. These are made-from-scratch recipes. I wish I had spent more time with her in the kitchen and . . . I wish I had spent more time with her for so many other reasons.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Raspberry Lemonade

Looking for a great picnic beverage idea?  Or, just an old-fashioned way to serve a refreshing beverage at your next outdoor gathering?  Give this Raspberry Lemonade a try and serve it in Mason jars.

For every three servings, combine the following::

1 (8 oz) container of fresh raspberries
6 - 8 lemons
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar

Squeeze lemons into a large bowl, extracting as much juice as you can.  Add the water and sugar and whisk to help the sugar dissolve.  Taste and adjust sugar to your preference.

Put the raspberries in a food processor or blender and pulse until pureed.  Press through a fine-mesh sieve and into the bowl or pitcher.  Stir to combine, then pour the mixture over ice in three Mason jars.  Seal with lids and pack in your picnic basket.  Store leftovers in a pitcher in the fridge.

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