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...
by Josie | Aug 17, 2021 | Cheese, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Vegetarian
These potatoes pair well with grilled meats, meatloaf, fish, grilled sausages, entree salads and omelettes. They turn out crisp, golden and totally enticing on the bed of sautéed garlicky kale. We have had these many times and most recently with grilled lamb chops,...
by Josie | Aug 17, 2021 | Gluten Free, Herbs, Lamb, Meal Planning, Roasting and grilling
We recently bought a whole lamb from a local farmer. I don’t have a lot of experience cooking lamb, but we all really enjoyed this version of lamb chops. This is a classic recipe, inspired by Greek seasonings. Simply made with garlic, lemon, oregano and fresh...
