Sundried Tomato & Arugula Pesto
2 cups arugula ¾ cups sundried tomatoes ½ cup walnuts. toasted ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbs fresh grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves fresh garlic […]
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Pesto
¼ cup pine nuts, walnuts, or whatever nut you like, pepitas are also nice ¼ cup olive oil, if you need more, use it, if […]
Basil – Ocimum sp.
Basil, Ocimum basilicum, is an annual herb originally from India. Delicious with any cuisine it is usually affiliated with Italian cooking. There are dozens of […]
The Herb Blurb – July 2023
Summer is in full swing with farmers markets, mountains abloom in wildflowers, festivals, and fun. Don’t let it slip away. Cross out some time now […]
The Herb Blurb – June 2023
Summer is finally here! Festivals, road trips, outdoor concerts, camping, hiking, and all sorts of activities abound. Peruse your calendar and cross out dates to […]
Chickweed – Stellaria media
With all the moisture we’ve had recently the chickweed is abundant this year. Chickweed is a high-nutrient, edible weed that is one of the first […]
Stuffed Nasturtium Blooms
Stuffed Nasturtium Blooms cream cheese or goat cheese fresh herbs of choice, basil, dill, marjoram, thyme, and savory all work well. fresh nasturtium blooms Mix […]
Nasturtium
Nasturtiums are one of my favorite edible flowers. This easy-to-grow, fragrant, and tasty little plant is a must for every sunny garden. The flowers come […]
Dandelion – Taraxacum officinale
Herb of the Month – Dandelion Dandelions are plentiful and at their peak flavor right now. Dandelion happens to be one of the top five […]
The Herb Blurb – Spring 2023
Yep, it’s finally here, gorgeous, unpredictable spring. Clean and prepare your garden beds and get those early seeds and start going. Feast on asparagus, artichokes, […]
Spring Greens Soup
olive oil and 1 tbsp. butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large potato, cut into large cubes 2 – 3 […]
Pasta with Wild Greens
This is a loose recipe where I add whatever is available, often broccoli, chopped garlic scapes, olives, artichoke hearts, asparagus, and fava beans. Make it […]