Friday, April 17, 2015
YOLO COUNTY NEWS
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This March 5, 2013 photo shows a Bloody Mary with garden supplied swizzle sticks in a kitchen in a residential home in Langley, Wash. Botanicals can be used to ferment, distill, mix and decorate alcoholic beverages. Many plants, best if grown organically, like spearmint (mint julep), olives (martini), carrots and celery (Bloody Mary) can be used as garnishes in cocktails. (AP Photo/Dean Fosdick)
This October 2, 2012 photo shows Hop plants, which are vigorous climbers and can be trained to grow on fences and trellises, like these alongside a vineyard in Langley, Wash. Hop seed cones shown here can be used to stabilize and flavor beers in the brewing process. High-spirited gardeners are transforming their plants into beers, cocktails and liqueurs. (AP Photo/Dean Fosdick)