by Josie | Sep 26, 2023 | Berries, Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Coconut Milk, Culinary cubes
This was fun to do. I have culinary cubes ready to go for about a half dozen different cocktails. I chose a variety of ingredients, including lavender, nasturtium, lemon peel, coconut milk, coconut water, blueberries, kaffir leaves, ginger, horseradish, tomato juice,...
by Josie | Sep 8, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Nuts, Pesto, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
We grow rows and rows of basil and this time of year, the basil bushes stand 4 feet tall (or taller). I start making pesto and pistous in mid-August through mid September, preserve them for soups, sauces, vinaigrettes, salads, marinades, spreads for sandwiches or...
by Josie | Sep 2, 2023 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Edible Flowers
Bees Knees – the name cracks me up. It’s a term that was coined in the early 1920’s during the Prohibition Era and stuck to this very simple, but delicious refreshing cocktail. Bees Knees means “something great.” I think what makes this particular Bees...
by Josie | Aug 28, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Vegan Option, Vegetarian, Zucchini Noodles
We really enjoyed this meal, simply made with fresh garden ingredients tossed in a garlicky basil lemon infused olive oil with homemade sun-dried tomatoes! We actually made our own dried tomatoes, but you are totally welcome to use store bought. This dish is...
by Josie | Aug 22, 2023 | Baking, Dairy, Desserts, Freezer Friendly, Fruit, Nuts, Recipes
I had to post this recipe because I had so many requests last week when I posted on FB. This is one I found in an old cookbook. It seemed basic enough for me to do, so I did it! I don’t bake, so making it simple and having really good ingredients makes me appear...
by Josie | Aug 21, 2023 | Chilis, Condiments, Cooking, Ginger, Recipes, Seeds, Vegetarian
Well this was good. If you’re like our household, you’re probably still trying to think of ways to eat your truckload of zucchini. This literally took 30 total minutes to make and was delicious. AND we used TWO of our TEN zucchinis sitting on the counter....
by Josie | Aug 16, 2023 | Citrus, Eggs, Food History, Greens, Harissa, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Recipes, Spices, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Sabich is a traditional Israeli sandwich served in pita or on leffa bread. It’s stuffed with fried eggplant, chopped cabbage salad, hard boiled eggs, parsley, mint, lemon, tahini sauce and amba (mango sauce). I found a deconstructed version of the traditional...
by Josie | Aug 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
This summery salsa comes together in minutes and not only adds amazing sweet and savory flavors to whatever you serve it with, but the vibrant colors are so gorgeous it’s hard not to dive in immediately. If you can wait 30 minutes before diving in, the flavors...
by Josie | Aug 2, 2023 | Community, Farmer's Markets, Gardening, Recipes
August may be our biggest month for produce in the Pacific Northwest. Farmers plant March through June so our markets start exploding with produce July, August and September. This month features some of our prized produce, including wild berries, apples, pears, figs,...
by Josie | Aug 1, 2023 | Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian
This salad is summer at it’s best. Fresh heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and herbs tossed in a fantastic spiced Bloody Mary dressing. The salad pairs really well with just about anything grilled ~ chicken, pork, beef or fish and or hearty...
