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 [...]
Clara’s Summer Salsa
Last summer Clara made salsa every few days. Which was fine, as we had an abundance of tomatoes, onions and peppers. We aren’t talking rocket [...]
Nettle Pesto
Nettle Pesto - Stinging nettles do sting, but you can eat them and they are a fantastic herb with amazing nutritional benefits. A quick blanch of the leaves and you [...]
Preserved Lemons
I love preserved lemons! A tradition in Mediterranean cultures, they add a vibrant taste to dishes from roast lamb and chicken to grain dishes. Though lemons don't grow where [...]
Pumpkin Butter
Rich, fragrant and comforting, pumpkin butter is welcome food at my breakfast table. It truly requires very little work and when made with fresh pumpkin or squash its color [...]
Honey Apricot Jam
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 [...]
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 [...]
Miso Nutbutter Spread
My favorite way to get kids a little extra protein and probiotics. You can play around with different flavors of miso and nut combinations. My family is partial to a [...]
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 [...]
Basic Granola
Another staple in my kitchen. I make up a large batch of granola at a time, altering the flavors and ingredients every time–life is too short to always eat [...]