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...
by Josie | Dec 26, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Recipes, Vegetarian
This is one of our Christmas brunch dishes. Typically we make it with bacon, but this year my Mother is with us for the holiday and she doesn’t eat bacon. So, I added extra gruyere, along with extra herbs and garlic for a bit more flavor. I like to serve this...
by Josie | Dec 25, 2021 | Chicken, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Seeds, Spices, Uncategorized
Another Bay Area story … When I lived in San Francisco, a friend recommended a restaurant to my sister for our Sunday brunch. It was Guaymas, located in Tiburon on the water. I’m not sure if it’s there any longer, but it should be. It was...
by Josie | Dec 24, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Noodles, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetarian
These ricotta, spinach and herb stuffed shells are one of our kids’ favorite dishes. It may seem daunting when you read “stuffed”, but this dish comes together quickly. Total prep time is about 30 minutes and total cook time is about 45 minutes....
by Josie | Dec 4, 2021 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Potatoes, Recipes, Vegan, Wild Rice
Everyone knows sweet potatoes are a great source for beta carotene, fiber and potassium and with that comes Vit A, Vit C and magnesium to mention a few benefits. But regardless of how good they are for you, we like them because they taste good and there a gamut of...
by Josie | Dec 3, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Nuts, Recipes
I love this traditional dessert and have had it many times in my friend’s homes, but have I made them myself? Nooooo. Because, as you know, I DO NOT BAKE! So, I’m sharing this recipe, because tis the season! This recipe was recommended to me from one of...
by Josie | Nov 28, 2021 | Bone Broths / Sipping Broths, Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Preserving and Freezing
Tis the season, so we’re reposting this homemade turkey stock recipe. It’s good and will serve you well on freezing cold days in December and January! Since a roasted turkey is generally seasoned with sage, thyme, and rosemary, all those seasonings fill...
by Josie | Nov 28, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Brussel sprouts are in season right now. I have a hard time not buying them, especially when they’re displayed on the stalk. Everyone in our family loves them, particularly if they’re roasted – so I’ve been buying a lot lately. Unlike...
by Josie | Nov 26, 2021 | Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Pesto, Recipes, Vegan
We made this pesto last week for the first time for our Smoky Chipotle Butternut Apple Soup. Love it so much, that I decided to serve it for Thanksgiving over roasted cauliflower steaks. It was gorgeous! This pesto is a chunkier pesto, not smooth like you may think...
