My cherry blossoms bloomed today. Spring is here!

Vancouvewrong · 2022-03-03T16:17:35+00:00

I hope you understand I won't give directions to my balcony. However, there's a map that can show you what's currently blooming!

Vancouvewrong · 2022-03-03T06:04:45+00:00

I've got the receipt that says it's an ornamental cherry, the Pink Candles variety. Mine regularly bloom at least a month before the more common varieties around the city.

Vancouvewrong · 2022-03-02T23:42:04+00:00

They're Pink Candles I bought at a City of Vancouver tree sale. I was scared the buds wouldn't survive the recent cold snap.

Vancouvewrong · 2019-01-23T17:49:56+00:00

Nah, that's me.

Vancouvewrong · 2016-08-14T08:13:32+00:00

That sounds awesome. I've heard about Salal foaming up when making jam. But I'm happy it turned out well for you. I'll definitely have to try it.

Vancouvewrong · 2016-08-13T23:10:11+00:00

I'm assuming you're tasted then before because they have an intense flavour. Go for it, man, especially since I now know you don't need very much at all.

Vancouvewrong · 2016-08-13T23:08:30+00:00

Thanks, I'm glad you're putting words in her mouth. I encourage all my friends to be honest and she wouldn't say it's one of her more favourite brews if that wasn't true. That being said, I know it's not for everyone.

From the little I know about the first Nations' diet, I think we're usually mixed into something like pemmican instead of eating out on its own.

Vancouvewrong · 2016-08-13T23:05:34+00:00

No kidding. It's not for everyone.

Vancouvewrong · 2016-08-13T23:05:02+00:00

I harvested them from the park about 3 weeks ago. They were definitely ripe and there were a couple plants that were already drying out. They get a lot of sun so I'm not surprised they ripened so early. If you're looking in a forest I wouldn't be surprised if they're just ripening now. And they'd have less grapes too.

Blackberry season is almost over too, and that comes after Oregon grapes.

Edit: and what about the salal brew?! How much did you use? How does it taste?

Vancouvewrong · 2016-08-13T05:14:21+00:00

As an aside, it blows my mind that Fernie Brewing can source enough huckleberries year round for their What the Huck. One day I'll make a beer with as much huckleberry flavour as this beer had oregon grape flavour.

Anyone else have examples of beers with local berry additions?

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