Joanne's Creations

Lavender Wait Cake With Lemon Glaze
It's lavender season here is Sonoma County! We were just gifted some Haus Lavender + lemon from our neighbors at Haus, it pairs perfectly with our Blood Orange + Meyer Lemon shrub, both in the glass and in this cake. Note that you need some time for the cake to...

Easy Pickled Red Onions In Apple Cider Vinegar
After you make these once you will realize how easy they are and won’t go without them in the fridge! Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1tsp of salt 1 tsp of sugar Directions: Combine ingredients in a pot and bring to a simmer, stirring for 2 minutes...

Easy Ginger Hibiscus Cocktail / Mocktail
Spring is in the air and we can't wait to be sitting out on the patio on the weekends! This mocktail is getting us in the mood for spring days and is also perfect with some gin for summer nights. Ingredients: 1 jigger (two tablespoons) Ginger Hibiscus Shrub 1 can Lemon Spindrift A...

Turmeric & Apple Cider Vinegar Pickled Veggies
Sugar-free and relatively easy these pickled veggies have been a go-to for salads, sides, and just general snacking for us this winter! Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 3 carrots--I used 3 different colors from a bag of rainbow carrots--one orange, one white, one purple. 1.5 cups Wildfire Cider 1.5 cups water...

3 Sugar-Free Mocktails with Apple Cider Vinegar
We're doing Whole 30 here at Little Apple Treats and REALLY want some sugar :) Here's a few sugar-free mocktails we've been enjoying with our Apple Cider Vinegar: Citrus Dream Mocktail Ingredients: 2 Teaspoons LAT Apple Balsamic vinegar 4 Slices citrus--try to use one sweet and one tart--right now we are...

Cream Scone Recipe
Cream Scone Recipe (Yes, I’m going to make you use a scale—that’s what we use in the bakery and it will help you make the best scones!) Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour 65g sugar (25g for savory scones) 2 Tablespoons baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 130g butter, very cold or frozen...

Holiday Poached Pears Recipe
Our Modern Mulling Spice makes a gorgeous poaching liquid for poached pears (or apples!). Here's Joanne's recipe: Ingredients: Under-ripe pears Modern Mulling Spice Water Instructions: Choose firm, slightly under-ripe pears. Peel, leaving the stem intact. Make mulled wine or juice following the instructions on the jar of mulling spice. Lower...

Plum + Vanilla Smash Recipe
The holidays are filled with times of celebration and we have the perfect drink for the occasions at hand! Tart plums and creamy vanilla combine to make a shrub that is sweet, but not too sweet. Perfect for creating delicious drinks for any holiday! Recipe: 1 jigger (two tablespoons)...

Joanne's Apple Crisp Recipe
Here’s a crisp recipe that’s good with any apple. Full disclosure, I don’t like nuts or oats in my crisp topping, but if you do, add ½ cup of finely chopped toasted walnuts or ½ cup Hill and Hollow or Orchard Blend Granola to the mixture. You can also...

Ginger and Garlic Pickles Recipe
Quick Pickles Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb cucumbers--any kind. 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tablespoon Wildfire Cider 1-2 cloves of garlic, grated on a microplane ½ inch piece of ginger, grated on a microplane A few shakes of hot pepper flakes Instructions: Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Place cut side...

Citrus Marinade Recipe
Ingredients: Juice and zest of 1 lemon Juice and zest of 1 lime Juice and zest of 1 orange 2 tablespoons citrus shrub—Blood Orange + Meyer Lemon, or Meyer Lemon + Green Coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt...

Garden Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients: 2 lbs small red potatoes 1 lb blanched asparagus, cut into ½” pieces ½ cup Whole Apple Vinaigrette 2 T chopped cornichons 2 T chopped tarragon 2 T chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste. Instructions: Simmer the potatoes until just cooked, 10-20 min depending on how big they...

Little Apple Treats (Vegan) Applesauce Bread Recipe
This is a delicious tea bread, full of granola and chocolate. Great with a cup of tea, or for breakfast. Ingredients: 1 cup (300g) unsweetened applesauce ½ cup coconut yogurt, plain or vanilla (1-5.3 oz container or 150g) ½ cup (160g) maple syrup ⅓ cup (60g) olive oil 1 tsp...

Strawberry Smash Recipe
Summer is waning so we like to end our days outside, soaking in the last of the light while tasting something summery-sweet. Unlike anything you have tried, this mocktail is subtly spiced from the pink peppercorns and accented by a tangy strawberry finish. Ingredients: 1 jigger (two tablespoons) Strawberry...

Simply Summery Spritz Recipe
I love this one right when the sun is about to go down. Add 1 tablespoon of shrub to cold sparkling wine. (I prefer citrus or strawberry + black peppercorn, but any will do). Garnish with dried or fresh citrus, lemon verbena or my favorite dried rose petals. To make...

Learn to Make our Everyday Vinaigrette
We're farmers, which means our to-do list never gets shorter. We live in the constant swirl of wrapping up one season and preparing for the next. Living in Northern California and working alongside other amazing producers and talented chefs, means we have a real taste for delicious food. Stopping for lunch is a...

Easy Organic Cocktail Recipe
We love this easy yet sophisticated Blood Orange + Meyer Lemon Shrub cocktail made with one of our organic shrubs! Impressive and refreshing for any dinner party or get-together. Ingredients: ½ jigger (or 1/2 shot glass full) of our Blood Orange+Meyer Lemon shrub 1 jigger (or 1 shot glass full) of vodka...