By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
I have kept a version of one of these teas (or a combination of them) on my stove top since mid-November. They are a ready source of hydration and they are associated with fighting flu and cold symptoms, symptoms that have simmered here along with the tea. Relying on them like I do, I even […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Main Dishes , Recipes
If we had never lived in Delano, so rich with Filipino culture, I may never have tasted adobo. How sad would that have been? Pork or chicken adobo made an appearance at every community gathering along with lumpia, pancit, and pan de sal. What memories! Last Saturday we attended a funeral for Felisa Aroy, friend, […]
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By Amanda Rose | Chili
Here in California it seems we are always whipping up “taco meat” for salads, casseroles, and even for the occasional taco. It’s a staple flavoring and is always best made at home with fresh ingredients. There is really no better way to add flavor to your food than with a fresh spice. Mixing your own […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
With Sriracha being one of the hot sauces that caught our fancy lately, it made sense to try brewing some with our garden vegetables. Finding clear directions and written encouragement from Sean Timberlake (here) sealed the deal. Of the several renditions of hot sauce from this summer’s canning adventures, this is the stand-out, our favorite. […]
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By Amanda Rose | Adventures , Food Flicks , Tidbits
From here in central California, California’s food basket, we have seen lots of food grow and some of it is a delightful surprise and some is simply strange. Mom and I sat over wine one evening discussing the most unusual we have seen in California and in our travels and we present them to you […]
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By Amanda Rose | Hibiscus
Hibiscus flower has long been popular in Mexico (as “jamaica“) because of the tartly flavored, jewel toned tea that it makes. This is the same tea held to be the Pharaoh’s favorite in days gone by and is the traditional drink for toasting the bride and groom in some North African countries. We have loved […]
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