by Josie | Oct 29, 2021 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Noodles, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetarian
One of the last weeks of harvesting tomatoes, we make vodka sauce ~ also known as “pink sauce” ~ a color that results from red tomatoes and heavy cream. It’s a luxurious, “I-wanna-marinate-in-it” delicious sauce. The vodka adds a...
by Josie | Sep 11, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salmon
I posted this picture a couple of weeks ago because as many of you know, I DON’T BAKE! So when I do, I need to post it! I received numerous requests for the recipe, so here you go! I did not make my crust, so if you are a baker, please do make your crust. It...
by Josie | Sep 1, 2021 | Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Soup, Soup for Breakfast!, Spices, Vegan Option, Vegetarian, Wild Rice
Here we are, almost at the end of summer. Gorgeous corn and tomatoes are in markets everywhere and without a doubt these two items are at their very best in the Northwest this time of year. I love corn and tomatoes, but they come and go in a matter of weeks. Enjoying...
by Josie | Aug 31, 2021 | Cheese, Chef Inspired, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
I was reminded of this recipe this morning when my daily NYT email came through. We’ve made this a couple of times this summer, but I always forget to take pictures! So the picture credit goes to NYT. With summer coming to an end, so is our coveted corn...
by Josie | Aug 30, 2021 | Dairy, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
The yogurt parfait featured in this recipe is so good. It highlights a homemade granola I called Ambrosia Granola with Dried Apricots & Nuts. Recipe link at the bottom of page. This is a good rush-to-school breakfast! When our kids were littles, I made yogurt...
by Josie | Aug 30, 2021 | Baking, Dairy, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Nuts, Preserving Foods, Recipes, Vegetarian
I had about 6 containers of assorted nuts and dried fruits and a container of oats, so out of pure boredom one morning, I made this granola. It turned out pretty tasty. Not as sweet as some granola recipes, but with all the dried fruits, it’s definitely sweet...
