One of the many ephemeral pleasures of spring is a jarful of magnolia vinegar. To make it, fresh magnolia buds or petals are layered in a jar, topped with vinegar and a spoonful of sugar, and left to ...

It’s December and Prospect Park’s trees are coming to life. A casual walk through the Brooklyn greenery might show cherry blossom trees in bloom and budding magnolia trees. And while that might seem ...