by Josie | Nov 24, 2024 | Bacon, Butternut Squash, Chilis, Dairy, Gluten Free, Greens, Hors d'oeuvres, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Squash, Vegetarian Option
Is the toast craze still going on? I love toast, particularly with avocado. What I don’t love is paying $15 in restaurants for avocado toast with a slice of bacon garnished with microgreens or tomato mozzarella toast with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of...
by Josie | Aug 5, 2024 | Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Corn, Dairy, Food History, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Spices, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Option
About this time of year we start putting esquites on rotation for summer meals. Esquites is a fresh corn salad or condiment that has all the fabulous flavor and ingredients of Mexican street corn (elote’) which is served grilled on the cob with queso fresco and...
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 | Mar 15, 2023 | Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
I posted this traditional recipe a few years ago. With St. Patrick’s Day coming this week and Easter just down the road, I thought I’d post again. Split pea with smoky ham is always a good meal this time of year. AND I’ve offered vegan/vegetarian...
by Josie | Feb 25, 2023 | Fermented Foods, Food History, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Rice, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
Onigiri is considered Japanese soul food and compared to easy grab ‘n go foods like burritos and hotdogs because they share the same definition for perfect hand-held, walk-about snacks. Onigiri is a rice ball, typically wrapped in seaweed. It was invented before...
by Josie | Jan 27, 2023 | Citrus, Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Pasta, Pork, Recipes, Soup, Vegetarian Option
This soup is easy, versatile and eye catching, as my Mother would say. What makes this easy are the ingredient options you have. You can choose to use ready-made, store bought ingredients or home-made. In addition, there are many options for greens and vegetables that...
