By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
When the sky turns grey and cold with a threat of rain, I think “soup.” Nothing is so warming or satisfying as a hot bowl of homemade soup. Often, the best homemade soups are a result of leftovers, forgotten bits from the vegetable drawer — produce that needs to be used ASAP. This soup is […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Natural Remedies
Caraway seed is an ancient remedy for digestive problems, bronchitis, and even colic. Warm tea itself tends to help digestion, but the properties of the caraway seed bring added benefit. The best way to experience the benefit is through tea which is simple to make at home if you have caraway seeds on hand. Your […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
In the fall when the sweet red peppers sales hit the market, it’s hard to come home with less than a dozen…or two. The dense flesh, bright red color and rich flavor makes these peppers almost irresistible. If you are like me, there comes that moment when the 20 peppers sit in a heap on […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Main Dishes , Recipes
This recipe is dedicated to the memory of eating Filipino food at the Bamboo Hut. If the Bamboo Hut still existed, I wouldn’t have tried to figure out how to reproduce the flavors of our favorite: Balamiki Chicken. With the original version, thin strips of meat were marinated and then strung on wooden skewers for […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Dairy
Who doesn’t love ranch salad dressing? Homemade ranch dressing is that much better. Ranch dressing may be the most requested dressing in restaurants. Before ranch dressing became a commercial blockbuster, I made this type of dressing for sandwiches at home. When Hidden Valley hit the market some decades ago, my friends thought Hidden Valley had […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Broccoli
This cream of broccoli cheese soup is a rich soup with delicate color and flavor. Serve it with a green salad and hot sourdough for a memorable winter meal. The dark green flowerettes added to the soup at the last minute make this pale green soup very interesting. Leftovers can be carefully reheated but the […]
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