Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Slow Roasted Tomatoes Slow roasting brings out the sweetness of tomatoes. Use these as a side dish, puree for an incredible tomato sauce or soup, […]
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Chilled Melon Soup with Basil
Chilled Melon Soup with Basil Easy and elegant, a great starter or palate cleanser. Add a banana and some berries for a nice smoothie. Skip […]
Panzanella – Italian Bread Salad
Panzanella – Italian Bread Salad Delicious, light but satisfying, and a great way to use your old bread and fresh veggies. ½ loaf of Italian […]
Colorado looking lush – July 2014
Herb Blurb July 2014 All the rain this spring has been wonderful for gardens and the great outdoors. It is so rare to see Colorado […]
Chilled Tomato and Avocado Soup
Chilled Tomato and Avocado Soup – serves 4 1 lb ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 cup tomato juice ¼ cup red onion, loosely chopped 1/3 cup […]
Olive Cherry Tapenade
Olive Cherry Tapenade – serves 8-10 as an appetizer 1 ½ cups pitted olives of choice, chopped fine. I like Kalamata. 1 cup pitted fresh […]
Ginger Lime Cooler
Ginger Lime Cooler – 12 servings 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 tbs grated, peeled fresh ginger root 1 cup fresh squeezed lime […]
Summer has arrived in Colorado – June 2014
Herb Blurb June 2014 Summer has arrived in all its lush glory, thanks to all the recent rains. Festivals, outdoor concerts, swimming in freshwater lakes […]
Shrubs – a delicious, refreshing drink
Shrubs – a delicious, refreshing drink Shrubs are a drink from American colonial days made with vinegar, sugar, fruits and herbs. They were used as […]
Thai Veggie Noodle Salad
Thai Veggie Noodle Salad – serves 8 Here is a really delicious salad using fresh ingredients that can be made ahead of time and enjoyed […]
The world begins anew! April – May 2014
Herb Blurb April & May 2014 It’s here. Spring at last! We’re sure to get a few more snowstorms in between gorgeous sunny days, but […]
Arugula, Strawberry, Radish and Goat Cheese Salad
Arugula, Strawberry, Radish and Goat Cheese Salad – serves 2 2 cups arugula 6-8 fresh strawberries, lightly rinsed right before serving, sliced 2-3 small radishes, […]