by Josie | May 8, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Herbs, Recipes
This is a delicious drink anytime of year, but on a warm spring or summer day – omgoodness! We just so happened to have marionberries in our freezer from our friend’s summer harvest, so on the first sunny day of spring we whipped up a batch of these...
by Josie | Apr 25, 2021 | Cooking, Gardening, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian
This salad is so pretty, so delicious and light ~ and so easy to make just an hour or two before serving. It gets even better if you make it the night before. If you have a garden, you probably know that chard is an easy vegetable to grow and one of the first to...
by Josie | Apr 15, 2021 | Cooking, Herbs, Spices
SHEMESH FARMS HERBS To bulk up for the soup season, we dry a lot of herbs that we grow in our gardens. It’s never enough. So I purchase additional herbs from several locations, including Penzy’s and The Savory Spice Shop in Sellwood. Last fall I learned...
by Josie | Apr 12, 2021 | Gardening, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Sandwiches, Sides, Vegetarian
One of the easiest vegetables to grow and the first to pop up in spring are radishes. A simple vegetable with its own beauty that can make a simple meal gorgeous. There are so many ways to enjoy them, but this is a favorite and so easy to prepare. It makes for a...
by Josie | Mar 27, 2021 | Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chermoula Serves 4 entree steaks or 6 sides Ingredients 2 small heads or 1 large head cauliflower, core intact 2 T extra virgin olive oil (or spray oil) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1/2 C freshly grated parmesan or asiago 1/3 C...
by Josie | Feb 12, 2021 | Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Polenta, Recipes, Skewers, Vegan, Vegetarian
Just because it’s snowing outside, doesn’t mean you can’t grill like it’s a hot summer day! These vegetable skewers are easy to make. We used organic red and orange bell peppers, organic zucchini, red onion, and organic polenta. Lightly...
