by Josie | Sep 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
I was pretty proud of all the eggplant we grew this summer. The plant and the fruit are so beautiful and add a great contrast to the garden foliage. Eggplant is not everyone’s favorite, but I love it. Particularly when it’s charcoal grilled so it retains a...
by Josie | Jun 21, 2022 | Burgers, Cheese, Dairy, Herbs, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sandwiches, Sauces, Summer Pop-Up Menus, Uncategorized
My photo looks so blue! It was getting dark, people were asking for foooood, so I snapped this outside just to show that I made burgers on the first day of summer! Hence the blue hue. Turkey burgers are one of our favorites. This recipe came together ONLY because I...
by Josie | May 24, 2022 | Cheese, Chicken, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Quinoa, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Salad Dressing, Salads, Spices, Uncategorized, Vegan Option
There are quite a lot of components in this salad, which is why it’s so enjoyable. Grilled chicken, chilled, sliced on the bias served over tricolored seasoned quinoa with oven roasted spring asparagus and roasted julienne dill carrots, along side oven roasted...
by Josie | Apr 15, 2022 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Food History, Recipes, Uncategorized
This classic cocktail is a variation on the classic Greyhound. A pinch of salt is all it takes to make it doggish. In reading a bit about the Greyhound cocktail, I found that the first description of the recipe was documented in 1930 in a cocktail book printed by The...
by Josie | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Enjoying a quiet moment while sipping on a cup of broth, letting your stress just float away, giving your mind a break or a boost for the day, will show your heart a little love. Afterall, it is National Heart Healthy Month. Love yourself. This is our new Organic...
by Josie | Dec 25, 2021 | Chicken, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Seeds, Spices, Uncategorized
Another Bay Area story … When I lived in San Francisco, a friend recommended a restaurant to my sister for our Sunday brunch. It was Guaymas, located in Tiburon on the water. I’m not sure if it’s there any longer, but it should be. It was...
