Stout season is upon us, along with cold nights dropping well below freezing and maddening swirls of dead leaves tossed about in the autumn winds. When this time of year comes, I look to add tiny bits ...

An extract from black currants can apparently improve running performance. The reason is believed to be anthocyanins. These ...

The Purple One and Mellow Gold at Foam Brewers in Burlington Credit: Julia Clancy My first taste of Foam Brewers was a mauve-colored pour of the Purple One, a black currant saison that’s lush, dry and ...

Black currant fruits are "of a stinking and somewhat loathing savour, the leaves also are not without the stinking smell," wrote herbalist John Gerard in his famous "Herball" more than 350 years ago.

Black currant fruits are "of a stinking and somewhat loathing savour, the leaves also are not without the stinking smell," wrote herbalist John Gerard in his famous "Herball" more than 350 years ago.

With the end of winter near, it’s time to start planning for the garden season. At the outbreak of COVID-19 last year, many people attempted to grow some of their own food, re-popularizing the concept ...

Cut the butter and shortening into the dry ingredients in a Cuisinart or by hand until most of it is incorporated. Add iced water and combine well. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for a couple ...

You see them for a few summer weeks in farmers market stands, baskets of fresh currants in gorgeous garnet clusters. Then they’re gone, before most of us figure out what to do with them. Luckily, some ...

From 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, Illinois Extension staff will host a "Black Currant Harvest Help-Out" event at the Refuge Food Forest at 701 E. Lincoln St. in Normal. During this three-part event ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

I can’t remember how the subject of currants came up. I’m not talking about electrical currents or current events. I’m referring to the fruit, currants. The French call it cassis. I couldn’t ...