by Josie | Apr 25, 2021 | Cooking, Gardening, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian
This salad is so pretty, so delicious and light ~ and so easy to make just an hour or two before serving. It gets even better if you make it the night before. If you have a garden, you probably know that chard is an easy vegetable to grow and one of the first to...
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 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 | 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 | Jan 28, 2021 | Chef Inspired, Cooking, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Sauces
My son, Eli and I made this one night over the holiday break. Some of the best wings we’ve ever had. These wings would be excellent for Super Bowl Sunday! They are sweet, crunchy, spicy and if you decide to add the peanuts at the end – they have this...
by Josie | Jan 21, 2021 | Cooking, Curry, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Recipes, Soup, Vegan
Coconut curry anything grabs your attention, but when you add cauliflower – well, its fabulous. This creamy soup has been in our Pepper & Salt Kitchen catalog for years. It’s a customer favorite, a family favorite and a cook’s favorite because...