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 [...]
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 [...]
Eggs And Greens Over Polenta
An Italian staple, polenta’s golden color and rich taste is satisfying and comforting. This is a hearty breakfast or serve it as an unusual dinner. [...]
Burgundy Mushroom Soup
Warm and nourishing, this soup is great as a meal on its own for a chilly night. The flavor of this soup can be varied [...]
Baked Figs With Honey & Goat Cheese
Figs come into season in the late fall and early winter. I love figs, and although they are not a native food to Idaho, I do indulge in a some [...]
Mulled Red Wine With Rosemary
Chilly weather means warm drinks and mulled wines are a classic. Serve at holidays dinners or after a day on the snowy mountain. Explore different spices, wines and flavorings. Add [...]
Bodacious Borscht
Vibrant in color and flavor, borscht is a classic middle European soup with nearly as many variations on the recipe as there are languages in Europe. Summer borscht is often [...]
Clara’s Favorite Five Onion Soup
I lucked out–my daughter loves onions. In fact it is her second most requested soup besides miso. The onion family is large and ranges in pungency and taste from delicate [...]
Dutch Baby (Puff Pancake)
A wonderfully fun breakfast dish–great for a lazy Saturday or Sunday. Serve with fresh berries, a little fresh lemon, powdered sugar and maple syrup. […]
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 or ‘less than perfect’ fruit. [...]