By Jeanie Rose | Chili
This is hands-down the best chicken seasoning I have ever come across. Have something to mop up the juices on the plate or you will end up licking it! I found this rub on All Recipes. The full post includes a seasoned couscous that you may be interested in. We had our chicken with some […]
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By Amanda Rose | Cucumber
This vegetable slushie is extremely refreshing and satisfying. On a hot summer night this drink can definitely be “dinner.” With tequila, it may be dessert as well… We use cucumber, celery, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and purslane. The exact ingredients are totally flexible, as is the case with any vegetable drink. I do recommend the cucumber […]
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By Amanda Rose | Okra
If you love the flavor of okra but just do not like its “slimy” texture, you need to know this tip. Quick tip: After washing your okra, all it to dry. That’s it. Most of us probably wash the okra right before using it and cut it up while it is still wet. I do […]
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By Amanda Rose | Garden
Here in Zone 7 we can prolong our summer squash season with a second planting. By the time the first crop is worn out, the second crop is producing nicely. You do love squash, don’t you? This second crop is a super idea except for one problem. The seedlings of the second planting go into […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Lavender
Being inspired by a scoop of lavender lemon sorbet at the Paso Robles Lavender Festival, I returned home knowing what I would make the very next day. Lavender and most fruit pair up beautifully. Lavender and honey pair well. I happened to have a few very ripe white peaches that tasted like a delicate honey. […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Recipes , Salads
You can find this salad on the menu at a Thai restaurant under the name “Larp” or “Laap”. The only problem I have the restaurant versions is that the chili varies from one week to another and at times the salad is way to hot for this old gal to eat. Solve the problem. Make […]
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