Roasted Fennel with Parmesan and Herbs
Full disclosure, I never really cared for fennel all that much. I do like licorice, just not in my veggies. Found this recipe when I […]
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The Herb Blurb – June 2021
Summer is finally here and with Covid receding and things reopening there is a lot of hope on the horizon. Get out and enjoy the […]
Yarrow- Achillea
Herb of the Month – Yarrow- Achillea For a durable garden plant that will bloom enthusiastically in full sun, poor soil, and limited water, yarrow […]
Chicken Cherry Salad in Lettuce Wrap
Chicken Cherry Salad in Lettuce Wrap – serves 4-6 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut into cubes (I like leftover rotisserie chicken) 1 cup pitted […]
Rhubarb Shrub Concentrate
Makes approximately 1 cup Shrubs are coming back to popularity. They were the original pioneer Gatorade. Usually made with equal parts sugar, vinegar, and fruit […]
Spring Snow Pea and Radish Salad
Serves 2, to serve more just multiply amounts ½ cup thinly sliced radish, about 3-4 medium, using a mandolin makes it easy 1/4 cup julienned […]
The Herb Blurb – May 2021
Here comes the gorgeous month of May when it seems the whole world begins anew. I love the longer days, the spring flowers, sudden rainstorms, […]
Seasonal Allergies
Working out in the garden last week during a beautiful, sunny, high wind day my nose suddenly turned into a faucet, my eyes started to […]
Stinging Nettle – Urtica dioica
Herb of the Month – Stinging Nettle – Urtica dioica Nettle is a powerhouse of antioxidants, minerals, and phytonutrients. It is used for seasonal allergies, […]
Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars
Great for hiking, picnics, and pot lucks. Delicious! 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 […]
Penne Pasta with Nettle Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Olives
1 lb penne or other tubular or bow tie pasta, don’t use spaghetti 1 cup sun-dried or slow-roasted tomatoes shredded parmesan or asiago cheese 1 […]
Nettle Pesto
Use this Nettle Pesto on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, with cheese, in salad dressings, and dips. No fresh nettles? You can substitute with basil or arugula, […]