by Josie | Dec 21, 2025 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Fruit, Herbs
This is an easy-to-muddle-up mule. So pretty and refreshing and it literally takes just a few minutes to make. Cheers to the holidays. INGREDIENTS Ice 1 T fresh cranberries 2 oz of your favorite vodka 1 oz cranberry liqueur 1/2 oz of fresh orange juice 1/4 tsp...
by Josie | Dec 8, 2025 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages
This is a nice cocktail for the holiday gatherings you may be hosting this season. It’s easy to make, requires little in the way of pom-poms and hoopla. Just a nice glass and a pretty garnish. And the booze, of course. 1 oz good bourbon 1/2 oz berry liqueur...
by Josie | Jan 30, 2025 | Chef Inspired, Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Gluten Free, Greens, Herbs, Noodles, Recipes, Soup
This is about as simple as pho can get. To the best of my ability I tried to stay as authentic as possible with this recipe without overwhelming. This is an undeniably delicious soup – only second to Beef Pho, which I am still trying to master. Beef pho is one...
by Josie | Jan 29, 2025 | Cocktails & Beverages
Harvesting raspberries in our gardens occurs spring and then again in the fall. Most of our harvest is eaten the same day or goes into raspberry fermentation for cocktail shrubs. But this last year I froze several gallons for jam. Since jam isn’t happening like...
by Josie | Jan 26, 2025 | Chicken, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Mint, Recipes, Rum, Skewers
I love making these marinated grilled chicken skewers in spring and summer when the abundance of mint in our garden needs to be used! We were in need of something fresh, light and green and had this craving for something with mint. So after a quick marinade, we...
