The Herb Blurb – April 2021
We’re not out of the drifts yet but signs of spring are everywhere as are hopeful indicators for an end to the pandemic. It’s been […]
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Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Sesame Seed Dressing
Strawberries are back in season. When shopping for strawberries look for dry, firm, ripe red berries. Berries do not ripen once picked, so avoid the […]
The Herb Blurb – March 2021
The first bulbs are blooming, the days are getting longer and even though winter surely has a few more tricks up its sleeve, the glorious […]
Mango Lassie Cocktail
Mango Lassi – serves 2 generously With mangoes in season, try this refreshing, delicious drink, consistency of a milkshake. One of my favorite drinks, as […]
Baby Greens with Mango, Radish, Snow Pea, and a Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette
2-3 cups mixed baby greens, arugula, or spinach 1 chopped mango, peeled and stone removed- (Not sure how to slice a mango? watch) ½ cup […]
The Herb Blurb – February 2021
We made it through another historically crazy month and things are looking up with the pandemic and the new administration in Washington. It has been […]
Super Easy Chocolate Clusters or Chocolate Dipped Candied Ginger
1 cup good quality, semi-sweet chocolate baking bar or chips 1 ½ cups of dried nuts fruit peel or ginger (optional) Melt ¾ cup good […]
Tortellini Sausage Soup with Veggies
Nice with a glass of wine, a salad, and some crusty bread. Serves 6-8 Olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion […]
Roasted Yams or Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Cream
So simple but so tasty. Serves 3-4 2 large yams or sweet potatoes Olive oil Salt and pepper Chipotle cream Heat oven to 375 degrees […]
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus
Astragalus is an adaptogenic, a term used to describe something that helps the body adjust and adapt to stressors. It has been used in Traditional […]
The Herb Blurb – January 2021
I’m guessing very few of us will be sad to kiss 2020 goodbye. It was, by all measurements, a pretty awful year. It was also […]
Shitake Mushroom & Winter Squash Risotto
Creamy, filling, and so satisfying. Stay close while cooking, you need to keep up on the stirring. 3 ½ – 4 cups vegetable or chicken […]