Food and drink play an essential role in independence celebrations the world over. For many Black Americans, Independence Day is celebrated on June 19, or “Juneteenth” – the day in 1865 when residents ...

The hibiscus flower is enjoying increasing popularity as an ingredient in teas, libations, sorbets, vinaigrettes, and more. However, the hibiscus flower has been around for centuries and continues to ...

Having grown up in the Northeast, I’ve always looked forward to March as the gateway to spring. While the earth up North may still have snow upon it and the air brisk with a chill, in sunny Florida we ...

Red drinks have long symbolized celebration and resilience in African American communities, especially during emancipation observances like Juneteenth. The tradition of red beverages traces back to ...

The color red plays an important part in Juneteenth celebrations. According to culinary historian Adrian Miller, red plays a prominent role in Juneteenth, which celebrates when Union troops ensured ...

Appropriately, the vibrant hue from the Beet Martini at Unbeetable in Schenectady comes from beetroot. There is also a non-alcoholic version. Bluebird & Co.'s Hibiscus Cosmo is made less sweet than ...

Few plants can match hibiscus for summer beauty. There is something about hibiscus blooms that is both dazzling and enchanting. They are a focal point in any tropical paradise, whether at a Caribbean ...

When you hear the word hibiscus you picture a flower — usually a large bloom. In early summer, desperate for flowering plants, the car headed for BloomingGrove Auction house. Though the eight matching ...

I don’t normally believe people who move to Florida do so because of the wonderful botanicals we are able to grow here. I know I moved here for a job, but the perks of a frost-free area and sunshine ...