Bitter–The Flavor Of The Fire Element
Whoever coined the phrase “bitter hearts” was right. Bitter is the flavor that goes directly to the Heart. Bitter. Even its name can make us cringe, and it’s certainly [...]
Lemon Herb Yogurt Cake
Like so many homemade French desserts, this pound cake, moistened with yogurt instead of butter, is utterly simple and versatile. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or brunch. Glaze it with [...]
Keeping Cool–Handling Summer’s Heat
We love our Summer and sunshine here in Boise. It's time to be in the garden, rivers and mountains. From late Spring into early Summer the temperature can swing nearly 40 [...]
Summer–Eating With The Seasons
Welcome to Summer! Longer, warmer days encourage us to be more active, spending greater time outdoors. The sun's warmth encourages growth and maturation. Plants thrive and begin sharing their abundance with us. [...]
Summer’s Energetics–The Season Of The Fire Element
Summer, the season of the Fire Element, has arrived! The days are long and the bright sunshine invites us outdoors to work in our gardens or play in the sun. [...]
Honey Apricot Jam
Jams are a fantastic way to preserve the season’s flavor. Here, honey takes the place of refined sugar, blending its own sweetness and flavor with the fruit. Like sugar, honey [...]
Cool Cucumbers–Understanding Cucumber’s Energetics
Put the vitamin pack down and go eat a cucumber. A little history The humble cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) is a member of the gourd family, Curcurbitaceae. Like tomatoes and squash, [...]
Raspberries–Red, Black & Gold
It's raspberry season again! Growing up, the summer holidays of Memorial Day, Independence and Labor Day brought a short break from gardening and farm work. There was always the family barbecue, [...]
Soothing Sunburns and Sun-Tired Skin
The sun is out! Idaho is blessed with long, sunny days, wonderful mountains, rivers, forests and deserts. A playground for those who love to be outside. However, with Idaho's dry [...]
All About Apricots
Grandpa Herman kept a small apricot tree just past one of his rose gardens. Gnarled and ancient, the tree draped over a path that led to the large vegetable gardens, the [...]
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