by Josie | Jan 21, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods, Herbs, Recipes
I know. The name of this cocktail is a bit much, but until we come up with a name… This was so good and will be so good this summer. It’s light, refreshing, beautiful and comes together in just minutes. It was hard to leisurely sip. BUT but we recommend...
by Josie | Dec 24, 2020 | Condiments, Cooking, Herbs, Pistou, Preserving and Freezing, Recipes, Sauces, Soup
As far as potato soups go, this one is probably one of the best. Inspired by Julia Child’s recipe for Potage Parmentier, this is my version using the addition of a few ingredients including herb pistou. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 T...
by Josie | Dec 24, 2020 | Cooking, Food History, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Skillet Cooking, Spices, Vegetarian
This is one of our favorite skillet dishes for breakfast or brunch — or dinner or lunch! It’s a simple traditional dish of Israel that rivals hummus and falafel as one of the most popular meals. The recipe stems from northeast African cultures that made...
by Josie | Dec 23, 2020 | Condiments, Cooking, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Soup, Spices, Vegan
This Tuscan soup goes well with almost anything you pair it with, especially good toasted artisan bread and leafy green salad. This is a vegetarian version, but by adding pistou in place of pesto and not adding in the asiago you have a hearty delicious vegan soup....
by Josie | Dec 21, 2020 | Condiments, Herbs, Meal Planning, Quinoa, Recipes, Sides, Spices, Vegan
Sometimes buying a butternut can be a little intimidating. They tend to be rather large most of the time, But right now, you can get these smaller butternut ~ perfect for one to two portions. I’ve seen them in Trader Joe’s, Fred Meyer, New Seasons and...
by Josie | Dec 21, 2020 | Condiments, Cooking, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sandwiches, Sauces, Sides, Spices
This is a simple yogurt dish with Persian inspiration. It’s typically used as a condiment or side dish to rices, roasted meats and vegetables. We have used it at home as a sauce, dip, spread or binder on wraps, condiment to our rice dishes and soups. on quinoa...
