The Herb Blurb – August 2023
I just got back from a two-week, whirlwind safari tour of Africa and am decidedly crispy so this newsletter will be somewhat abbreviated. It was an […]
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Super Easy Peach Melba
Simple and delicious! 1 cup raspberries Vanilla ice cream 4 ripe peaches 2 tablespoons sugar plus a dusting. Splash of fresh lemon juice Lots of […]
How to Roast Peppers
Roasted Peppers Great in sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, tacos, soups, sauces and more. Freezes well. Wash peppers. Place directly on grill over high heat until charred, […]
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Slow roasting brings out the sweetness of tomatoes. Use these a side dish, puree for an incredible tomato sauce or soup, in your next salsas or […]
Panzanella – Italian Bread Salad
Delicious, light but satisfying, and a great way to use your old bread and fresh veggies. This won’t store, so just make what you know […]
Nasturtium Lemon Butter
3 tbs finely sliced nasturtium flowers ½ cup butter – room temp Zest of one lemon 1 tsp. lemon juice Blend together and enjoy this […]
Salad Dressing: Balsamic, Ranch, Thai Lime & Blue Cheese
With steamy summer days on the horizon, it’s salad time. Integral to a good salad is a great dressing. Salad dressings are a snap to […]
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 […]
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 […]