Be sure to grate the zest before juicing the fruit. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh tangerine juice 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated tangerine zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste METHOD: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of the tangerine juice and the sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally,...Read More

Choose large, plump, smooth, dark fruits – the darker the cherry, the sweeter the flavor.  Avoid cherries that are rock hard; once picked, cherries do not ripen further. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided 2 cups fresh Bing cherries, stemmed, pitted, and halved 6 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 2 cups fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 egg whites METHOD: In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool. Combine simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Chill thoroughly...Read More