by Josie | Nov 19, 2024 | Butternut Squash, Chef Inspired, Chilis, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Spices, Squash, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
This is the first time I’ve attempted this recipe and it was a total breeze. AND absolutely delicious. We’ve been recipe testing with butternut the last couple of weeks. We had a number of larger butternut that were earmarked for a Thanksgiving table. We...
by Josie | Nov 9, 2024 | Citrus, Food History, Herbs, Sauces, Skillet Cooking, Uncategorized
Chicken Piccata reminds me of 1940’s-50’s Gourmet Magazine and Sunset Magazine. It’s an early mid-century recipe that became widely popular in restaurants, as well as with home-cooks during this time. I collected food magazines when I lived in San...
by Josie | Nov 3, 2024 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Shrubs
We have this big 60 year old pear tree that out does itself every single year. It leans at a 45 degree angle at this stage of life, shooting new branches to the sky. It’s crazy how far it leans and in all the years we’ve lived here, it hasn’t come...
by Josie | Oct 26, 2024 | Recipes, Seasonal Produce
This is a season that gets second billing to spring / summer seasons for foods. Naturally. Winter can suck and spring and summer seasons roll out the red carpet with sunny days and celebrity produce. BUT, believe it or not, November is a fun month for foods. People...
by Josie | Oct 19, 2024 | Chicken, Citrus, Freezer Friendly, Health Benefits, Herbs, Pasta, Recipes, Soup, Soup for Breakfast!, Turmeric
You know you’ve got battles ahead of you when Covid starts kicking in mid-September and gets progressively worse in October. Staying on top of your game is important. Eating healthy and getting plenty of immune boosting foods in ya belly gives you the best...
