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...
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...
