“Late Summer Abundance” By Annie Watson
The sunflower is such a symbol of the richness of late summer. The bees have pollinated them; their seeds are gradually maturing. Beekeepers have been harvesting honey since mid-August, elderberries have ripened and been picked. This month the honeybees will bring in goldenrod pollen, working overtime to make enough honey for the winter. Though wistful about summer’s approaching end, we rejoice in the bounty of all the wonderful foods our rich land has produced. Here at Caledonia Spirits we enjoy preserving the summer’s bounty with elderberries in our cordial and raw northern honey in all of our products. We can look forward to tasting summer on a cold day next winter.