by Josie | Oct 24, 2022 | Chilis, Gluten Free, Pickling, Recipes
Just two weeks ago, we were still pulling a lot of cucumbers out of our gardens. We were getting to a point where we had to creatively think through how to eat them each day because I was seriously done canning! This quick pickle recipe is an easy conversion and great...
by Josie | Oct 23, 2022 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Herbs, Meal Planning, Pasta, Sauces, Sausage, Vegetarian Option
This is a great mid-week meal and provides a little extra for lunch the next day or an after school snack. I made my own sauce, but there are good jarred sauces on the market that can save you a little time.You can always doctor these store-bought sauces up with fresh...
by Josie | Sep 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
I was pretty proud of all the eggplant we grew this summer. The plant and the fruit are so beautiful and add a great contrast to the garden foliage. Eggplant is not everyone’s favorite, but I love it. Particularly when it’s charcoal grilled so it retains a...
by Josie | Sep 25, 2022 | Citrus, Coconut Milk, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Soup, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian
This Moroccan inspired carrot soup couldn’t be any better, particularly on a sunny fall day. Once you have all your ingredients gathered, it comes together rather quickly and fills your kitchen with enticing aromas. To achieve a proper Moroccan spice profile,...
by Josie | Sep 22, 2022 | Heirloom Tomatoes, Preserving and Freezing
This is a busy time of year, particularly if you’re a gardener with an abundance of foods ripening all at once. I am always feeling the pressure this time of year. Not wanting to waste a single thing I have spent countless hours pampering and growing over the...