Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
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 →
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 →
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 →
Being a foodie at heart, this article from houzz.com piqued my interest in two seconds flat! Considering a remodel for a historic home takes a team of talent and worth every penny. From your designer to the architect to a contractor, qualified professionals will guide you through a process that should be not only fun... Continue Reading →
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 →
A request was made for a vegetable chile verde soup for Friday night before a group of us girls went to the Idaho Botanical Garden for the Winter Garden Aglow event. Delicious dinner and we went to the gardens with very happy tummies! Verde Sauce 1.5 lbs fresh tomatillos 4 garlic cloves, not peeled 1... Continue Reading →
I could not resist making this when I saw another version on Pinterest. My change was to use a puff pastry sheet. After all, we are going for a dessert, right? Â Ingredients 1 puff pastry sheet 1 container fresh raspberries 1 container fresh blueberries 3 kiwi, peeled and sliced White chocolate shavings Nutella Bring puff... Continue Reading →
I was absolutely craving sage on Valentine’s Day. So, what goes with sage? Chicken? Polenta? Heck yes! 4 – 6 chicken thighs, skinned & cut in half 1 package fresh sage, chopped finely ½ cup plain low fat yogurt ½ cup quality flour Sea salt & ground pepper to taste Olive oil for sautéing 2... Continue Reading →
Ok, I just had to get on the bandwagon and make cake balls for holiday gifts. I got rave reviews, so I thought I would share my recipe! This made about three dozen balls. Two boxes of Dr. Oetker Organic Lemon Cake mix One box of Dr. Oetker Organic Vanilla frosting mix (http://www.oetker.us/en/product/organics/organic-cake-mixes) Orange... Continue Reading →
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