Summertime this year in the Northwest has produced an incredible amount of berries to pick to my heart's content. But what to do with them became a question in my head and even entered my dream state. So many berries, how do I use them all in something different and delicious?? There is only so... Continue Reading →
Lemon-Almond Cake with Greek Yogurt
I know, I should post more often. This is not a business blog or a recipe blog. It's just a me sharing blog. So, today, I am sharing a healthy cake that I devised from about three or four different other recipes. Part of the quest was to find a way to make the cake... Continue Reading →
Lemon Pomegranate Cookies
Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup raw sugar I stick unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 cup pomegranate seeds Preheat oven to 350 degrees.... Continue Reading →
Citrus & Fruit Scones
Scones before baking The holidays have brought out my craving for something sweet and yet something new.... Scones, perhaps? My dilemma was that I don't drink milk. No milk or cream in the house. Hmmmm. However, I do have plain, non-fat organic yogurt. It not only worked but I betcha it cut the fat calories... Continue Reading →
Capitol City Chili
Chili Cook Off at Keller Williams Realty Boise last week. I did not win. However, I can say that I had no chili left. Hmmm. How on earth can real pork shoulder compare to ground beef!!! And beans! No beans for goodness sakes!..... Oh well. Here is the recipe that many asked for. You all... Continue Reading →
What’s in Your Pantry?
That is exactly what I asked myself yesterday. Home bound with a cold. My strategy for colds is to lay low for 24-36 hours and yes, I do beat that cold. I do have help from plenty of liquids, vitamin C and Zinc, tea and good food. Not wanting to leave the house - God... Continue Reading →
Savory Plum Sauce or Plum Chipotle BBQ Sauce – You Decide!
This year a hard freeze or two affected the fruit tree harvest in the Treasure Valley, so my quest to find plums turned in to a decision on where to purchase plums. Naturally, I had to buy local, too. After strolling the Capital City Public Market one Saturday, I walked by the Waterwheel Gardens booth. I asked... Continue Reading →
Summer Salad Battle!
Well, I'm trying the wheat free gig after reading the Wheat Belly Cookbook and giving up certain foods is not as difficult as you may think. It is a matter of making a commitment to your health and discovering numerous websites to rely on for ideas and recipes. In my quest for summer salads, brown rice and... Continue Reading →
Zucchini Love
I have a love affair with zucchini. Ok. I said it. I grate my zucchs on the largest hole on my grater and use the zucchini on everything I possibly can. Toss over a salad instead of cheese. Toss on a quesadilla to add to the mix. Â Add to soups. The list is endless. So,... Continue Reading →
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
I saw a recipe online this week, and decided to try it in my attempt to be more wheat free. Traditional tabbouleh uses bulgur and I honestly, I have not made tabbouleh for years because of this. I wanted something healthier. Why not cauliflower? And, while I am at it, why not use arugula? Cauliflower... Continue Reading →