If you were listening to Suzanne Thompson interview me recently on the CT Outdoors show and are looking to enjoy the fresh flavors and health benefits of in-season herbs and fruits at cocktail hour, here are a couple of recipes for you:

Blueberry Basil Cocktail:

Muddle 15 fresh blueberries, 10 fresh basil leaves and a touch of local honey together.  Add ice, an ounce and a half of white rum, the juice from half of one lime, and sparkling water.  Mix and serve.  Also nice without rum.

Strawberry Basil Cocktail:

Muddle 10 leaves fresh basil with 1 Tablespoon local honey and the juice of one lime, add 1/4 cup pureed fresh strawberries, 1 ounce tequila and ice.  Mix and serve.

If you would like to hear the interview now, it is available in four segments:

Interview Segment 1

Interview Segment 2

Interview Segment 3

Interview Segment 4

Additional Resources:

Slow Food
http://www.slowfoodusa.org

Raw Food
http://www.welikeitraw.com/

Live foods, Superfoods, and Sea Vegetables                                 
http://www.sunfood.com

http://www.gnosischocolate.com

http://www.kelpnoodles.com

Local Foods

http://www.ctfarmfreshexpress.com

http://www.chestersundaymarket.com

National listing of small, individually owned health food stores http://www.greenpeople.org/healthfood.htm

Healthy Recipes
http://www.integrativenutrition.com/resources/RecipeList.aspx

Organic Consumers Association
http://www.organicconsumers.org

Affordable Organic, Sustainable Clothing                  https://www.alternativeapparel.com/AlternativeEarth/