White Sangria with Lemon Balm

White Sangria with Lemon Balm

Lemon balm, mint's better behaved cousin, is a lovely and fragrant addition to any landscape. While it does best in full sun, my plant is prolific in partial shade. Being a perennial, lemon balm is up and ready for Memorial Day, a time when the annual herbs, such as basil, are just being planted.

This concoction is light and crisp, perfect for picnics and barbecues.

TANGY SMOKED POPCORN

TANGY SMOKED POPCORN

Tangy, smoky, spicy! This popcorn is a nutritious substitute for potato chips and is great for game day and road trips.

If you're not sure how much chili powder to use, start by adding just a 1/4 teaspoon to the spice mix. Then, after mixing it into the popcorn, taste and decide whether to add more. Add more chili, if desired, a 1/4 teaspoon at a time, mixing between each addition, until optimal spice level is achieved.