by Josie | May 25, 2022 | Cheese, Citrus, Dairy
This is an easy one skillet meal that goes well with a leafy green salad and if you’re so inclined, a nice chunk of gorgonzola. We have leeks in our garden and a few new potatoes. So when we received a delivery of 4 dozen farm fresh organic eggs from our dear...
by Josie | Mar 21, 2022 | Beef, Bone Broths / Sipping Broths, Cooking, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Soup, Soup for Breakfast!
This traditional Ukrainian soup is perfect almost anytime of year. When we were kids, our Mom used to serve it cold with a big dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh dill. It was a favorite for lunch, but I often had it for breakfast too. This is such a beautiful,...
by Josie | Feb 9, 2022 | Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Legume, Potatoes, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
When we all still lived at home, Sundays were soup days. I have vivid memories of my Mother cooking in our big old kitchen on most days, but Sundays seemed a little more leisurely because she was taking her time with a slow simmer of a savory soup. We all had bedrooms...
by Josie | Feb 8, 2022 | Dairy, Fermented Foods, Fermenting, Food History, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Preserving Foods, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Vegan, Vegetarian
“No Ukranian home was ever without it’s beet kvass. The kvass was always handy and ready when a pleasing, sour flavour had to be added to soups and vinaigrettes.” Lubow A Kyivska from Ukranian Dishes. Kvass is a probiotic health boosting beverage...
by Josie | Jan 21, 2022 | Cheese, Dairy, Food History
I don’t really care what season it is, I like cheese year-round. I have a serious cheese addiction. But reading this article gave me a new appreciation for cheeses, the history behind the making of some and why seasonality plays an important role in achieving...
by Josie | Jan 4, 2022 | Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
In a desperate need to make a big salad that could serve as an entree or a side salad, I came up with this gorgeous, delicious winter salad. Honestly, as far as salads go, this wasn’t that much effort. The vegetables were easy to cut and prepare for roasting...
