by Josie | Mar 20, 2024 | Chilis, Corn, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Noodles, Pesto, Recipes, Soup
This was so good. I love turkey noodle or chicken noodle soup and this one hit the spot. We bought a few smoked turkey legs at our butcher shop with the idea of cooking them with greens. The legs were big enough to feed 6 people, so I used a couple of them to make...
by Josie | Feb 27, 2024 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sides, Spices, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
This is a gorgeous salad. The textural elements enhanced by the sweet tomato juices swirling with fresh lemon, extra virgin olive oil and sumac create bites that will remind you of summer. The salad is best enjoyed with toasted pita, grilled vegetables and meats and...
by Josie | Feb 1, 2024 | Cooking, Meal Planning, Recipes, Seasonal Produce
January was a tough year, but we made it though. Omgoodness. Well, it’s February and we’re still knee deep in winter, but little glimmers of sunshine are a reminder that spring is not that far off. February is one of those months that tends to be wet and...
by Josie | Jan 16, 2024 | Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Preserving and Freezing, Recipes, Saffron, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
I had made salsas, tarts, chutneys, jams and all kinds of sauces when I decided to make soup in the middle of 90 degree September weather. The tomatoes were still coming on strong when I wrote this yellow tomato soup recipe, but it had to be done. This is garden gold...
by Josie | Jan 13, 2024 | Bacon, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
It’s 15 degrees in Portland metro today and weirdly, my family asked for soup. So weird. I’ve been known to make a soup or two in my time, so I was able to help them out with this creamy cauliflower white cheddar soup. It’s an extremely satisfying...
by Josie | Jan 13, 2024 | Cocktails & Beverages, Coconut Milk, Condiments, Gluten Free, Recipes
Interesting tidbit about this drink, nobody knows exactly who created the coquito cocktail or when it really became a popular, well-known drink, but its unfounded history stems from Puerto Rico. Some theories say that Spaniards introduced the drink to the Caribbean...