It’s Asparagus & Artichoke Season

  A few things to know about asparagus now that it’s in season. Buy organic, fresh, California grown asparagus for the most nutritious and best tasting. Asparagus is dioecious, meaning…

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Instant Pot or Stove Top, your choice. Be creative and enjoy this really fun project! To Make the Dye  Directions are for each individual dye.  if making more than one…

Braised Lamb, Veal or Beef Shanks

Warm, hearty shanks usually like a long cook in the oven, these are done in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker and take only a few hours. Sauté the shanks…

Spring Garden Workshops

It’s not too late to plant that spring garden! Are you new to gardening or just have unanswered questions? I have the answers! Spring Raised Bed Gardens I’ll give you…

Happy Valentines Day

Here’s a lovely menu for your Valentine~ I saw cool spring asparagus in the market recently and California strawberries are ripe and red and ready to go. This may seem…

Citrus Season!

    Nutritious and healthy we all know that citrus fruits are high in vitamin c which helps your immune system; they are loaded in plant compounds that have various…

Apples

  Apples are the ultimate fruit, low in calories with no fat, sodium or cholesterol. The pectin in apples actually helps to dissolve the cholesterol in one’s blood stream. High…

Herb Gardening

Starting An Herb Garden An herb garden doesn’t have to be big so you don’t need much space to grow one. You can even start a potted herb garden on…

Hello Fall!

Gordon Skagit Pumpkin Farms It’s starting to feel like fall, I’m sure hoping all the hot days are behind us, they’re not my favorite! I still have great looking tomatoes…

Late Summer/Early Fall Menu’s

While it’s still pretty hot out in So. California it’s hard to go into the kitchen to cook. Here are some light recipes that are quick and easy to prepare.…