by Josie | Dec 21, 2020 | Cooking, Food History, Herbs, Recipes, Spices
Rogan Josh is an aromatic curried meat dish of Persian or Kashmiri origin which forms a part of the Wazwan ~ a meal consisting of 36 different courses. The dishes that make up those many courses can vary from family to family, but over many years, Rogan Josh has...
by Josie | Dec 12, 2020 | Cooking, Food History, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Skillet Cooking
For no particular reason, I didn’t think I would dig this dish. But after reading a couple of blog posts, I was intrigued. I decided to make one with my own little twist on the traditional. We’re fans now. I’m planning on making a few renditions...
by Josie | Nov 15, 2020 | Cooking, Gardening, Herbs, Preserving and Freezing, Preserving Foods, Spices
As always. we grew a lot of herbs this last summer with the intention of preserving. We preserve herbs in oils and freeze them (you may have seen the September post I did on herb bombs) but another great way of course, is drying. People think drying herbs lessens the...
by Josie | Oct 1, 2020 | Bacon, Citrus, Cooking, Herbs, Meal Planning, Sandwiches
#BLT’s #DoubledeckerBLT #EndofSummerTomatoes If you’re like me, you still have tomatoes on the vine. These 80 degree days we’re having this week will spike sweetness on these prized possessions. Best way to make the most out of these end of season...
by Josie | Jun 25, 2020 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Greens, Herbs, Nuts, Pasta, Pesto, Salads, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
I am reposting this penne with pesto recipe because it’s summer and this is one of those dishes best made with fresh out-of-the-garden ingredients! Of course, you can use farmer’s market or store-bought ingredients and it will be just as delicious. The...