by Josie | Nov 25, 2024 | Avocado, Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hominy, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salsa
Pozole is a rich, warming, classic Mexican comfort food that holds a special place in Mexican celebrations, particularly Christmas, New Year’s Eve and in some parts of Mexico, weddings and the Day of the Dead. It’s most often served with pork, but chicken...
by Josie | Nov 21, 2024 | Cheese, Chef Inspired, Citrus, Dairy, Desserts, Eggs, Freezer Friendly, Fruit
I found this recipe a couple of years ago on the “This is Italian” blog and felt that as a non-baker, it was something I could maybe be somewhat successfull with. It was good. Really good. I looked like a pro! This is an incredibly moist cake with a...
by Josie | Nov 9, 2024 | Citrus, Food History, Herbs, Sauces, Skillet Cooking, Uncategorized
Chicken Piccata reminds me of 1940’s-50’s Gourmet Magazine and Sunset Magazine. It’s an early mid-century recipe that became widely popular in restaurants, as well as with home-cooks during this time. I collected food magazines when I lived in San...
by Josie | Nov 3, 2024 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Shrubs
We have this big 60 year old pear tree that out does itself every single year. It leans at a 45 degree angle at this stage of life, shooting new branches to the sky. It’s crazy how far it leans and in all the years we’ve lived here, it hasn’t come...
by Josie | Oct 19, 2024 | Chicken, Citrus, Freezer Friendly, Health Benefits, Herbs, Pasta, Recipes, Soup, Soup for Breakfast!, Turmeric
You know you’ve got battles ahead of you when Covid starts kicking in mid-September and gets progressively worse in October. Staying on top of your game is important. Eating healthy and getting plenty of immune boosting foods in ya belly gives you the best...
by Josie | Oct 9, 2024 | Broccoli, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian
We harvested the last of our fall broccoli this week, so I made this ridiculously delicious slaw again. I’ve talked about it so many times the last couple of months. It’s the best salad and lasts for several days ~ even when dressed! It’s a colorful...
