by Josie | May 31, 2022 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Food History, Ginger, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Herbs, Recipes
Probably my new favorite beverage. This version has some of my favorite pleasantly pungent flavors and the color is outstanding, which in a addition to a lovely beverage, makes for a great cocktail mixer, as well. I made this particular switchel with fresh grated...
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 | Feb 7, 2022 | Condiments, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian
We absolutely love this condiment. It’s a Tunisian recipe used to enhance stews, rice or couscous dishes. It’s slathered on roasting meats and often seen on tables as a condiment for breads and vegetables. Harissa varies in heat, depending on the peppers...
by Josie | Jan 26, 2022 | Chicken, Citrus, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Spices, Vegan Option
On days when you need to just sit and relax and enjoy a bountiful bowl of exquisite flavors … nuff said. What days don’t you need to do this? It happens more often in a week than I like to think about. It’s completely worth it to take the time one...
by Josie | Dec 4, 2021 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Potatoes, Recipes, Vegan, Wild Rice
Everyone knows sweet potatoes are a great source for beta carotene, fiber and potassium and with that comes Vit A, Vit C and magnesium to mention a few benefits. But regardless of how good they are for you, we like them because they taste good and there a gamut of...
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...
