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...
by Josie | Apr 8, 2021 | Chef Inspired, Curry, Meal Planning, Recipes, Reinventing Soups / Saving Soup Dollars, Vegan, Vegetarian
We have this really good lentil soup on the menu this week called Shorbat Adas. Last fall we had extra soup and since my grown children get “sick”of soup (can’t imagine why), we reinvented the left overs into this easy, super delicious meal. Shorbat...
by Josie | Apr 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
BEEF BONE BROTH I’m sipping on a hot cup of ginger turmeric beef bone broth as I type this. It’s so good, it inspired me to post again about some of the benefits. I’m not an expert in the field, but I do make good broth! Studies show that the...
by Josie | Mar 27, 2021 | Chef Inspired, Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Meal Planning, Sauces, Vegan, Vegetarian
In the late summer and early fall months I literally roast hundreds of pounds of heirloom and organic tomatoes for soups and sauces. When harvesting slow down a bit, I actually make a couple dozen jars (or more) of sauce that we keep on hand for pizza, chili, pasta,...
by Josie | Mar 27, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Recipes
On a recent weekend getaway we had this fabulous cocktail at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington. It was delicious. So refreshing and not too sweet like most lemon drop cocktails can be. The bartender used a huckleberry vodka, but the addition of huckleberries...
by Josie | Mar 27, 2021 | Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chermoula Serves 4 entree steaks or 6 sides Ingredients 2 small heads or 1 large head cauliflower, core intact 2 T extra virgin olive oil (or spray oil) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1/2 C freshly grated parmesan or asiago 1/3 C...
