by Josie | Sep 8, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Nuts, Pesto, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
We grow rows and rows of basil and this time of year, the basil bushes stand 4 feet tall (or taller). I start making pesto and pistous in mid-August through mid September, preserve them for soups, sauces, vinaigrettes, salads, marinades, spreads for sandwiches or...
by Josie | Sep 2, 2023 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Edible Flowers
Bees Knees – the name cracks me up. It’s a term that was coined in the early 1920’s during the Prohibition Era and stuck to this very simple, but delicious refreshing cocktail. Bees Knees means “something great.” I think what makes this particular Bees...
by Josie | Aug 28, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Vegan Option, Vegetarian, Zucchini Noodles
We really enjoyed this meal, simply made with fresh garden ingredients tossed in a garlicky basil lemon infused olive oil with homemade sun-dried tomatoes! We actually made our own dried tomatoes, but you are totally welcome to use store bought. This dish is...
by Josie | Aug 16, 2023 | Citrus, Eggs, Food History, Greens, Harissa, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Recipes, Spices, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Sabich is a traditional Israeli sandwich served in pita or on leffa bread. It’s stuffed with fried eggplant, chopped cabbage salad, hard boiled eggs, parsley, mint, lemon, tahini sauce and amba (mango sauce). I found a deconstructed version of the traditional...
by Josie | Aug 1, 2023 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
There’s nothing better than a good Bloody Mary, particularly the day after a boozie night. We’re taking some of the best things of a Bloody Mary, the celery salt, the vinegar, the fresh dill and the horseradish and concocting a salad dressing. Bloody Mary...
by Josie | Jul 31, 2023 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Legume, Recipes, Salads, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian
Most of the year it’s a challenge to come up with a weekly meal plan, but this time of year I don’t seem to have any problem creating something delicious when we have so much coming out of our gardens. While we have been enjoying a lot of crookneck squash...
