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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By Jeanie Rose | Carrots
I made this recipe into an 8-pound salad to send to a potluck. For several days I heard about it through the community. What a hit! (If you are going the pot-luck route, double, triple or quadruple the recipe below.) Whether you make this for a crowd or for a few family members, you will […]
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By Amanda Rose | Recipes , Snacks
Hardly worthy of a “recipe,” did you realize that grapes freeze well and make great little bite-sized popsicles? Indeed they do. Using any sweet grape, freeze a stash for a hot day. My mom and her friend spent one legendary week painting a house in 107 degree temperatures and ate an entire case of these […]
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By Amanda Rose | Hibiscus
As we struggle to survive the summer heat, hibiscus syrup is a staple in our household. I first tasted it when I was a young girl attending Mexican parties — a rosy drink called “Jamaica.” Apparently you can’t have a party without the striking red, fruity drink if you are of Mexican ancestry. Hibiscus is […]
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By Amanda Rose | Lavender
Increasingly, people are using lavender in creative ways to promote relaxation. It is popular to use in nebulizers, sprays, salts, and scrubs to calm the body and promote sleep. Creative cooks are using it increasingly in cooking as well. Lavender tea is a simple start to that end. Lavender tea is surprisingly pleasant. For my […]
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