by Josie | Mar 18, 2022 | Farmer's Markets, Fermented Foods, Gardening, Herbs, Recipes, Salads
April is just around the corner and it’s the beginning of some of the best spring produce for the northwest. It’s been an unusually warm winter so we’re already enjoying foods from our gardens. Beautiful leeks, chives, thyme, mint, kale, chard, beets...
by Josie | Feb 17, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free
We found this to be ridiculously delicious! We made quick pickle asparagus for our Super Bowl Sunday Bloody Mary’s and it turned out great. Since theses pickles last in the fridge for 3-4 weeks, we could have easily made three jars and enjoyed them for days....
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 | Oct 6, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods, Health Benefits, Herbs, Recipes
I like chilled red wine. I know many of you will think that’s odd, but I do. I also love a good red that’s room temp served with gooey cheese, of course. Chilled or room temp, my favorite is Tempranillo from Ruestle Vineyards. If you haven’t had this...
by Josie | Oct 3, 2021 | Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salads, Vinaigrettes
What’s not to love about homemade vinaigrettes and dressings? This is one of our favorite vinaigrettes. It goes with just about any ingredient you would put into a salad. It’s lovely on a platter of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. I think this would be...
by Josie | Sep 11, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods
We picked up a bottle of Son of Man Summer Vermouth after a tasting at Nevor Shellfish Farm just north of Pacific City. It’s so refreshing and adds a whole new list of possibilities to summer / fall cocktails. Made locally by Son of Man and Someday Bar in...