by Josie | Oct 16, 2020 | Cooking, Recipes
Okay – this is just not normal cooking for our family. This is the first time I’ve made onion rings. We’ve made tempura vegetables & shrimp and fried chicken, of course, but it’s rare that I fry anything. So when we came across these...
by Josie | Oct 5, 2020 | Cooking, Recipes, Sandwiches
Tomatoes and bacon are probably two of our favorite ingredients on a good sandwich, but I think I might like this one just as much. Starting with a good bagel, toasted, a slathering of quality cream cheese, sprinkling of fresh herbs, a thick slice of summer ripened...
by Josie | Oct 1, 2020 | Bacon, Citrus, Cooking, Herbs, Meal Planning, Sandwiches
#BLT’s #DoubledeckerBLT #EndofSummerTomatoes If you’re like me, you still have tomatoes on the vine. These 80 degree days we’re having this week will spike sweetness on these prized possessions. Best way to make the most out of these end of season...
by Josie | Sep 26, 2020 | Gardening, Preserving and Freezing
The end of August through the end of September is grueling most years, but this year knocked us for a loop. We had an unbelievable amount of food this season. And, I’m not whining about it as much as just wiping my brow and slapping high-fives. We did great!...
by Josie | Sep 22, 2020 | Condiments, Cooking, Soup
Here’s to the upcoming soup season! We’re making this for dinner tomorrow! TRADITIONAL CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP with a twist makes 6 good sized bowls 3 T extra virgin olive oil (or 2 T olive oil and 1 T chicken fat if you have it!) 2 C diced onion 1/2 C diced...
by Josie | Sep 20, 2020 | Preserving and Freezing
We grow a lot of herbs in the summer – rows and rows of basil, thyme, sage, mint, chives, oregano, shiso, dill and tarragon. What we don’t use immediately, we preserve. Drying herbs is a smart and effective way to preserve herbs, which we do a lot of, but...
by Josie | Sep 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Apparentlly I can food now. Seriously, in the midst of a CANdemic here. I’m not even coming close to canning the quantities my Mother and Grandmother used to do for days on end. This processing has taken its toll on me, but it feels good to have a few good...
by Josie | Sep 17, 2020 | Candemic, Condiments, Hors d'oeuvres
This is my new favorite treat. Easy to make, impressive to serve. It’s rich, savory, sweet, colorful ~ loud with flavors. This is my version of tomato jam. There are many, but I wanted something I could pair with wines, enhance grilled meats with and of...
by Josie | Sep 16, 2020 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods, Food History
We’ve been experimenting with shrubs this past few months and have a couple to share with you for your fall cocktailing. If you aren’t familiar with shrubs, they are a drinking vinegar ~ a syrupy concoction of fresh fruit, sugar and vinegar to be exact....
by Josie | Sep 14, 2020 | Condiments, Fermented Foods, Food History, Preserving and Freezing, Sauces
This is an amazing fermented food that I discovered by accident last summer. We had a huge plum harvest and I needed a recipe for preserving the hundreds of plums that were ripening fast! I came across a recipe for umeboshi. Ume is a Japanese fruit that’s...
