by Josie | Jan 27, 2022 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Recipes
A couple of weeks ago, I came across this cocktail. Thought it sounded good and then found out it’s blood orange season. Hence this refreshing, summer-like beverage coming out in the middle of winter! This was really tasty and the fresh blood orange juice was...
by Josie | Jan 26, 2022 | Chicken, Citrus, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Spices, Vegan Option
On days when you need to just sit and relax and enjoy a bountiful bowl of exquisite flavors … nuff said. What days don’t you need to do this? It happens more often in a week than I like to think about. It’s completely worth it to take the time one...
by Josie | Jan 24, 2022 | Basmati Rice, Beef, Citrus, Curry, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Gluten Free, Lamb, Nuts, Recipes, Reinventing Soups / Saving Soup Dollars, Sauces, Soup
We have a new thing on Thursdays in our busy household. We commit to cooking together and enjoying a sit-down meal with one another. This last Thursday we made these cabbage rolls. It ended up being an impressive meal primarily pulled together by our son who navigates...
by Josie | Jan 21, 2022 | Bone Broths / Sipping Broths, Chicken, Dumplings, Noodles, Pork, Sipping Broths / Bone Broths, Soup, Soup for Breakfast!, Vegan Option
This chicken ramen dish has a lot of ingredients in it, but it can be simplified pretty easily. Just a little less over the top and it’s still soooo good to slurp on. It really uses dry ramen noodles and store bought dumplings, so that in itself takes a load...
by Josie | Jan 21, 2022 | Cheese, Dairy, Food History
I don’t really care what season it is, I like cheese year-round. I have a serious cheese addiction. But reading this article gave me a new appreciation for cheeses, the history behind the making of some and why seasonality plays an important role in achieving...
by Josie | Jan 12, 2022 | Citrus, Curry, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Recipes, Soup, Spices, Vegan Option
This is a simpler version of the Moroccan lentil soup we offer on our menu rotation. It comes together quickly and results in a creamy, colorful soup inspired by spice profiles found in Moroccan cooking. The soup itself is vegan, so the meatballs can be an optional...
by Josie | Jan 10, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Condiments, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Potatoes, Skillet Cooking
Turning dinner into breakfast with leftovers is brilliant. Dinner can be daunting, particularly when you have to start at ground zero. But rooting through your fridge can often reveal items fabulous for a dinner omelette, quick soup or maybe a pasta dish made...
by Josie | Jan 5, 2022 | Recipes, Salad Dressing
This proved to be the perfect vinaigrette for our roasted vegetable salad with sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese and organic greens. The fennel tone is subtle, but gives an earthy note that perfectly mellows the lemon, vinegar and whole grain mustard. We served this...
by Josie | Jan 5, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Recipes
This is the drink for Winter 2022. Not to be confused by the Portuguese siphonophore, a blue jelly-fish looking creature with a painful sting. This cocktail is named after the famous race horse, Man O War. It’s a boozy, classic drink that packs a pleasant punch...
by Josie | Jan 4, 2022 | Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
In a desperate need to make a big salad that could serve as an entree or a side salad, I came up with this gorgeous, delicious winter salad. Honestly, as far as salads go, this wasn’t that much effort. The vegetables were easy to cut and prepare for roasting...
