The Herb Blurb – August 2022
Here we are at the last months of summer. Feel it slipping away? Skip the drudgery of the to-do list and make some time now […]
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Mexican Summer Salad with Lime Dressing
Light and refreshing, nice for picnics or served with hot, buttered tortillas. (4-6 servings) ¾ cup chopped seeded tomato ¾ cup chopped peeled jicama ¾ […]
Sicilian Bruschetta
Sicilian Bruschetta ½ lb. of fresh farm tomatoes or cherry tomatoes halved and diced fine 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 2 tablespoons roasted red […]
Aqua Fresca – Three Ways
Make sure you are staying well hydrated during the heat waves. I always have a full pitcher of aqua fresca in the fridge, so inviting […]
The Herb Blurb – July 2022
Summer is here with fresh produce, festivals, and fun. Don’t let it slip away. Cross out some time now for free concerts, picnics, hiking, camping, […]
Watermelon Basil Cooler
Watermelon Basil Cooler One of my favorite summer drinks for those hot days. 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup […]
Prickly Pear, Opuntia spp.
Prickly pear, Opuntia spp., is a great plant for dry climates. With its multiple spines it can be very forbidding but actually has many medicinal […]
The Herb Blurb – June 2022
Summer is finally here! Festivals, road trips, outdoor concerts, camping, hiking, and all sorts of activities abound. Though covid is definitely still in the picture, […]
Wild Plants Pizza
I make this pizza year-round switching out ingredients for what is in season. Get enough of the following ingredients to cover the pizza shell in […]
Rhubarb Shrub Concentrate
Shrubs are coming back into popularity. They were the original pioneer Gatorade. Usually made with equal parts sugar, vinegar, and fruit they are a great […]
Sauteed Mushrooms and Garlic
Mushrooms are getting quite a bit of attention these days with their multitude of immune and brain-boosting effects. This makes a great side dish or […]
Roasted Zucchini and Peppers
Nice as a side dish and excellent addition to our Wild Plants Pizza 1 medium zucchini, sliced sideways into 1/2” coins 1 bell pepper, I […]