Dandelion
Herb of the Month – Dandelion I was out for a hike in Mt Falcon and noticed the first dandelion leaves, my favorite spring edible, […]
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Warm Dandelion Salad
Dandelion leaves can be used in salads, egg dishes, casseroles, soups, and vegetable dishes. Pick young leaves in the spring before they flower or set […]
Wilted Dandelion and Spinach Greens with Butter Beans
Surprisingly delicious! 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced 3-5 shallots diced 4- 6 cups combined spinach and baby dandelion leaves […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch
Nothing says spring like strawberries and rhubarb, one of my favorite combos. Filling 2/3 cup sugar 3 tbs. flour 1 lb. strawberries, sliced 3 cups […]
The Herb Blurb – March 2022
Early spring arrives this month and crocus, snowdrops, and daffodils will soon be peeking out. Time to start planning gardens, freshening up our diets with […]
Tortellini Veggie Soup
This is an easy, delicious vegetarian soup for a cold night after a busy day. Olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped bell […]
Cinnamon – Cinnamomum cassia and verum
Spice of the Month – Cinnamon Cinnamon is a warming, stimulating spice for the transition from winter to spring. Along with its great taste and […]
Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon Tea
A great anti-inflammatory, digestive tea for those chilly evenings. ½ tsp. ground turmeric ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. freshly grated ginger root 2-3 cups […]
Homemade Cleaning Spray
My favorite homemade cleaning spray. I use this on sinks, counters, toilets, floors, anywhere you would use 409. Cleaning products are some of the most […]
The Herb Blurb – February 2022
Early spring arrives this month and with it the hope that this never-ending pandemic will finally recede. Crocus, snowdrops, and daffodils will soon be peeking out, […]
Stuffed Mideastern Eggplant
This is one of my favorite eggplant dishes. You can skip the meat if you prefer vegetarian and if you can’t find pomegranate seeds, just […]
The Herb Blurb – January 2022
Happy New Year to you! Would be lovely to say we are leaving all the problems of 2021 behind, but it seems several of them […]