By Amanda Rose | Hibiscus
We keep a hibiscus syrup stock during the summer which makes this recipe extremely easy (read more here). If you don’t keep a hibiscus syrup around consider doing so — this recipe is a great opportunity to try it out. This gelatin dessert is simply a combination of hibiscus syrup, water, gelatin, and strawberries. You […]
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Editor’s note: This article comes from our 11-year-old writer Frederick who writes about his experiences with cooking and gardening here in California’s Sequoia National Forest. I like eating blackberries especially off of the vines. I ate blackberries off of the vines for three weeks and then there was enough to pick and take inside. Finally, […]
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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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