While most of the gin world relies on the same European common juniper, biology professor turned botanical pioneer Molly Cummings sought out a “uniquely Texas” spirit. Her journey led her deep into ...

Juniper berries taste like how pine trees smell – sharp, resinous and clean. If you have ever had a gin and tonic, or a traditional martini – as opposed to one made with vodka or sake – you will ...

Juniper berries, the flavor that the drink takes its inspiration from, are known for their pine-like flavor and citrus-y after notes. While the underrated berry isn't used all too often as a main ...

I am always amazed that animals make it through winter around here. However difficult it seems, native wildlife have a variety of adaptations to surviving winter; knowing where to find food is one of ...

On March 20, the first day of spring, Spirit Hound Distillers will re-release its seasonal Eleanor Gin, a tribute to its longtime juniper berry supplier, Eleanor Suttle. The 91-year-old forager formed ...

Although millions of acres of juniper trees and sagebrush have already been eradicated in the western United States, federal and state land management agencies continue to log and burn these ...

There is a small and impressive orchard in the backyard. No big deal until you consider that Ashley and Kiel McGuinness live off a major thoroughfare between Wauwatosa and Milwaukee. This is not where ...