by Josie | Oct 21, 2021 | Condiments, Curry, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sauces, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian
In my earlier days, the word hors d’oeuvre was typed in every single catering proposal I wrote. I just flashed back on that as my fingers quickly tapped it out on the keyboard. It’s still in there after all these years. This hors d’oeuvre idea was...
by Josie | Oct 3, 2021 | Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salads, Vinaigrettes
What’s not to love about homemade vinaigrettes and dressings? This is one of our favorite vinaigrettes. It goes with just about any ingredient you would put into a salad. It’s lovely on a platter of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. I think this would be...
by Josie | Sep 27, 2021 | Meal Planning, Soup Season is here
SOUP SEASON IS HERE! Hope your Fall is off to a good start! The weather has been amazing, school is in full swing, as is football, fall leaves and all that makes up this season in the Northwest. We’re excited to get back in the kitchen and will be there beginning the...
by Josie | Sep 11, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salmon
I posted this picture a couple of weeks ago because as many of you know, I DON’T BAKE! So when I do, I need to post it! I received numerous requests for the recipe, so here you go! I did not make my crust, so if you are a baker, please do make your crust. It...
by Josie | Sep 2, 2021 | Cooking, Food History, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Recipes, Soup, Soup for Breakfast!, Vegan, Vegetarian
Although, not traditional, our coconut corn soup is a nod to Thailand. This fresh corn soup will blow your mind. No cream. No butter. No bacon. It’s a creamy concoction using coconut milk, fresh corn, chilies, aromatics, lime leaves and lemongrass....
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...
