I thought friends on the Vineyard would laugh when I said we were going to Cape Cod on vacation (to the Waldman's beach house in Truro) but nobody did. Everyone understands the need for an island escape in July or August. Despite the fact that it is one of the best places to be in the summer it's still the place where we go to work everyday, get stuck in summer traffic, and follow our regular family routine.
On our first afternoon here, we decided to make some Blueberry Soda as a refreshing afternoon drink. I cooked fresh blueberries down with a little lemon juice and dash of sugar into a thick syrup. The soda is tart, sweet, and festive.
Blueberry Soda
makes 4 drinks
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup water
squeeze of lemon juice
1 tablespoon sweetener (cane sugar, agave, stevia, etc.)
seltzer water
First, add the blueberries, water, lemon juice and sweetener to a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let thicken for 10 minutes.
When the fruit is ready, strain over a sieve or cheese cloth, collecting the juices into a small bowl. The remaining cooked berries should be saved to top yogurt, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream.
Adorable children!! Your recipes are delicious. Just made the frozen strawberry pie for a party...everybody wanted the recipe! Thanks for sharing recipes and your family!
ReplyDeleteFabulous - I love the strawberry pie! Thanks for saying hello!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! I'm so glad I found your blog. Love the stories, photos and recipes. I visited Martha's Vineyard last summer, and fell in love with the nature and beautiful little nooks there. Would love to read more about the life on the island. Thanks for sharing! Hugs from Finland!
ReplyDeleteHi Tiina - yippee I'm so happy you found me as well. What was the highlight of your visit last year? I hope you return some day!
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