Chocolate Zucchini Cake
By mid summer I often find myself overrun with zucchini, even from one meager plant. Bless its zeal! What better way to use up some of the summer squash [...]
Herbs De Provence
There are hundreds of variations on this famous herb combination. Dash over vegetables or fish and meat, use in fresh sauces and pizza. Wonderful if [...]
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 [...]
K’hair Belaban
I worked at an Egyptian restaurant in Boise in the early ’90’s. The food was fabulous – working with Middle-Eastern men – not so much. [...]
Chilled Sour Cherry Soup
Europeans have a long used fruits in soups. It’s more than an elegant dessert or appetizer, it’s a fantastic way to use up summer’s abundance [...]
Honeycake
Honeycake - The honey you choose will influence the flavor of the cake. Summer honeys are often lighter and more delicate than the richer late summer, early fall darker honeys. [...]
Rose Water
Rose Water & Oil - The scent and flavor of roses bring joy to the heart--literally. The energetics of rose help to lift the spirit. Long used in Indian, Middle [...]
Fireworks Noodles
A simple, spicy noodle recipe. Enjoy it at Asian New Year celebrates or as a cheerful summer dish. Noodles represent longevity-and we all want that, [...]
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 [...]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This soup is light and bright. The sour flavor stimulates the digestion and senses. You control the sour flavor here. I like my soup very [...]