By Jeanie Rose | Berries
Some raspberries produce in the spring, some in the fall, some do both. Of the berries we have in the garden, Frederick and Alastair both have chosen raspberries as their favorites. Both boys believe these berries to be the sweetest of all. I love them because of their complex flavors. Each variety sings its own […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Green Beans
Are you a fan of planned leftovers? If so, this stunning composed salad could be on your table in 15 minutes. The necessary planned leftover is chili lime green beans. The beans are tender-crisp and beautifully seasoned. They stand alone as an outstanding side dish. You probably served them a couple days before serving this […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Apple
I’m finding baked apples to be such a comfort food, delicious and healthy. They’re great with any meal and at all times in between. Yesterday I tried this recipe and the apples were fresh from the oven when two friends stopped by to help move some chickens. As they were climbing into their truck to […]
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By Amanda Rose | Persimmon
There may be no better reason to stash persimmons during fall persimmon season than this recipe. We freeze the persimmons whole (though you could freeze puree) and simply pop them in the blender with the other ingredients. If you are new to persimmons, you should know that if the persimmon is not dead-ripe, it will […]
Continue readingBy Jeanie Rose | Winter Squash
Roasted pumpkin is the key ingredient in pumpkin pies, other custards, and as a base in soup. The pumpkin is roasted and then pureed. However, as roasted vegetables become increasingly popular, we have also begun to enjoy roasted pumpkin as a side dish. Learn each method to enjoy the great flavor of pumpkin. Roasted Pumpkin […]
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By Amanda Rose | Food Flicks , Tidbits
Most people probably think that the days of the cattle drive are long-gone but they are part of the regular cycle of the seasons here in the Sequoia National Forest. Several area cattle ranchers still have “grazing rights” for land in the national forest. The rights have been passed down through the generations of their […]
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