by Josie | Jul 3, 2022 | Chilis, Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages
Mac is back with his summer rum cocktails. This was the perfect pond-side cocktail after our long bike ride. It’s a tiny bit spicy, a tiny bit sweet with a kick of lime and an addictive edge from the Tajin rimmed glass. Makes (1) cocktail: INGREDIENTS 2 T Tajin...
by Josie | Jul 1, 2022 | Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sides, Vinaigrettes
Fourth of July is around the corner and I’m thinking about what I want to make. We’re going to a party and the host has asked us to bring sides. I’m thinking salads and hors d’ouvre platters. They both travel well and serve the masses. Most of...
by Josie | Jun 25, 2022 | Chicken, Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sauces, Sides, Skewers, Summer Pop-Up Menus
Food on sticks. It’s the best. Sate’ (or satay) is a popular street food found in Indonesia. Usually made with earthy, citrusy marinated chicken thighs or chicken breast, the meats are skewered and cooked over a flame and served with peanut dipping sauce....
by Josie | Jun 21, 2022 | Burgers, Cheese, Dairy, Herbs, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sandwiches, Sauces, Summer Pop-Up Menus, Uncategorized
My photo looks so blue! It was getting dark, people were asking for foooood, so I snapped this outside just to show that I made burgers on the first day of summer! Hence the blue hue. Turkey burgers are one of our favorites. This recipe came together ONLY because I...
by Josie | Jun 21, 2022 | Citrus, Cooking, Gluten Free, Herbs, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian
These chilled carrots are outstanding. I’m now exploring different herbs and enhancements so we can enjoy them year round – chilled or hot. Roasting carrots not only brings out the naturally sweet flavor, but enhances the gorgeous color, whether orange,...
by Josie | Jun 18, 2022 | Berries, Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Gluten Free, Recipes
In the chiropractor’s office recently, I found a Blueberry Gin Fizz recipe that looked amazing. With blueberries coming on in our yard, I thought I’d jot it down for a 4th of July cocktail to kick off festivities. Called away for a little adjustment, I...
by Josie | Jun 11, 2022 | Cheese, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Pesto, Polenta, Recipes
We had leeks and chives in the garden, polenta in the pantry, bacon and mushrooms in the fridge and I had just made basil pesto for our minestrone soup sales last week. I needed something quick and this came together nicely. Added plus, it was better than the frozen...
by Josie | May 31, 2022 | Citrus, Cooking, Fish, Gluten Free, Herbs, Noodles, Recipes, Skillet Cooking
Salmon is my favorite fish and in the Pacific Northwest we have some of the absolute best salmon on the planet. This recipe is probably the simplest one I could post. I didn’t make this one over the grill this time because the buckets of rain were a little bit...
by Josie | May 31, 2022 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Food History, Ginger, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Herbs, Recipes
Probably my new favorite beverage. This version has some of my favorite pleasantly pungent flavors and the color is outstanding, which in a addition to a lovely beverage, makes for a great cocktail mixer, as well. I made this particular switchel with fresh grated...
by Josie | May 28, 2022 | Farmer's Markets, Gardening, Recipes
There’s a big line-up of some of our favorite foods coming in June. What you can expect to find in Farmer’s Markets in the next few weeks is listed below. Spring season in the northwest highlights some pretty special items and this year should prove to...
