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...
by Josie | Aug 7, 2021 | Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salads, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian
This simple Mediterranean inspired salad makes a huge statement. Citrus, spices, and fresh elements make every bite pretty special. Especially if you serve it with grilled artisan bread to soak up the juices. The secret ingredient is gremolata that serves as both a...
by Josie | Aug 6, 2021 | Chicken, Condiments, Cooking, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salads, Spices
Using leftovers to make a completely different dish is my thang. Everything you see was featured the day before. You can create incredible meals with just about any leftovers ~ soups and salads are the easiest. We just so happened to have grilled vegetables, gai yang...
by Josie | Jun 27, 2021 | Condiments, Cooking, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Nuts, Recipes, Sauces, Spices, Wraps
Lettuce wraps (in my opinion) are one of the best plates of food. There’s really no limit to what you can make them with or top them with. Having a sense of the flavor profile you’re going for helps design your wrap. Consider flavors from Greece, Japan,...
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 | Feb 5, 2021 | Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Recipes, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian
Super Bowl 2021 is this coming Sunday, so WHAT TO EAT during the game comes to mind. Nachos pop up first, so we thought we’d shake it up a bit with some easy to assemble international nachos for you to consider. All of which can easily be prepared vegetarian....
