Basic fruit shrub.

Folks, now is THE time to make a vinegar shrub using seasonal fruit. What’s a shrub, you ask? It’s a very old-fashioned-but-super-trendy infusion of vinegar with sugar and fruit or other flavorings. And it’s a great starting point for any seasonal cocktail you can come up with. Also great with a splash of club soda for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. Get my basic fruit shrub recipe on writes4food.com!

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fresh strawberry pie in salted brown butter graham crust recipe | writes4food.com

Strawberry pie in a brown butter graham crust.

We’re on the cusp of strawberry season, and I plan to eat as many local strawberries as I can, prepared in as many ways as I can, for as long as I can. First up: my grandmother’s classic strawberry pie, moderned-up in a salted browned butter graham cracker crust. Yeah, you’re gonna want to make this. Get the recipe!

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Best recipes for summer fruit.

So many of my culinary inspiration this summer has come from the fruit that’s abundant this time of year. Here are my favorite recipes for summer peaches and berries. Get the recipe collection!

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Strawberry vinegar shrub.

We’ve named this cocktail Another Shrubbery, ’cause it’s made with strawberry shrub (and gin!). Say it with your best Monty Python accent. Here’s how to make a fruit shrub and fantastic cocktails with it.

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