by Josie | Apr 21, 2021 | Food History, Gardening, Heros, People
I wrote the blog post featured below last June when we were in the thick of the pandemic and our communities were crumbling under the weight of closing businesses, loss of jobs, thousands of lost lives and families becoming a part of a rising statistic of unhoused...
by Josie | Apr 15, 2021 | Cooking, Herbs, Spices
SHEMESH FARMS HERBS To bulk up for the soup season, we dry a lot of herbs that we grow in our gardens. It’s never enough. So I purchase additional herbs from several locations, including Penzy’s and The Savory Spice Shop in Sellwood. Last fall I learned...
by Josie | Apr 12, 2021 | Gardening, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Sandwiches, Sides, Vegetarian
One of the easiest vegetables to grow and the first to pop up in spring are radishes. A simple vegetable with its own beauty that can make a simple meal gorgeous. There are so many ways to enjoy them, but this is a favorite and so easy to prepare. It makes for a...
by Josie | Apr 11, 2021 | Gift Certificate
Consider this thoughtful way of saying thank you to your teachers and staff. Teachers need nothing more than time and these digital soup and salad gift cards give them just that. A ready-to-enjoy mid-week meal that eliminates all the time to shop, cook and clean-up....
by Josie | Apr 11, 2021 | Chef Inspired, Cooking, Fermented Foods, Recipes, Vegetarian
Kunun Gyada is a Northern Nigerian porridge made with raw groundnuts and rice. It’s often enjoyed during Ramadan. I have not made this dish, but came across this recipe in NYT and thought it sounded interesting and delicious. If you try this recipe, please...
