Spiced Poached Pears with Cardamon Cream
In season, poached pears are a favorite breakfast side dish for my family. It takes just a few moment to quarter and seed the pears [...]
The Energetics of Mulberries
Our visit to the old farm this weekend rewarded us with some sweet mulberries. Several of Grandpa Herman's great trees are still producing (if not, overproducing) the succulent little [...]
Stone Fruit Salsa
Drupes or stone fruits come available from late May and early June through the first frosts of September in Idaho. They are easy to identify [...]
Berries In Lavender & Honey
Raspberries are fragile and only available for a short period of time. Their bright, tangy flavors pair beautifully with lavender that blooms at the same [...]
Cherries–Nature’s Blood Cleanser
It's time for cherries! If you've ever picked cherries, likely you have an appreciation for how much labor goes into caring for and harvesting the delicate, tart orbs. You [...]
Violet Creme Filled Crepes With Blueberry & Violet Sauce
Violet Creme Filled Crepes With Blueberry & Violet Sauce - I love eating flowers. Their bright colors and sweet yet bitter flavor add vibrancy to meals from simple salads to [...]
Spiced Applesauce
Spiced Applesauce–sounds mundane right? When it comes to strengthening the digestive system and the immune, mundane or simple is the best place to start. A [...]
Rhubarb Compote
Rhubarb’s sour flavor is often overly tempered by too much sugar. I prefer to keep it clearer, using either maple syrup or honey and controlling [...]
Stewed Dried Fruit
Stewed dried fruit is a great way to get in rich vitamins, fiber and flavor in the Winter. And it’s so simple. Serve as is in a small bowl or [...]