Huckleberries – Wild Cousins of Blueberries
Happy Thankful Thursday! Today, let’s give thanks for a fruit that’s as rare as it is remarkable, the humble huckleberry. Often found growing wild in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. They’re hand-harvested, seasonal and treasured for their deep, tart-sweet...
Fingerling Potatoes – Rustic Charm on Your Plate
This week’s Tuesday spotlight is on fingerling potatoes, those slender, knobby little gems that bring rustic charm and unbeatable flavor to the table. Unlike their larger cousins, fingerlings have a naturally buttery taste and creamy texture that shines whether...
Thrilled to Bring You My favorite Grilled Dish!
Happy Seasonal Sunday, Labor Day has a powerful history that goes back to the 1880s when activists in New York City organized parades to honor the working class. By 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed legislation making the first Monday in September a national...
Grilled Veggie Skewers
Grilled Veggie Skewers 8 oz mushrooms1 red bell pepper1 green bell pepper1 large onion1/4 cup Tamari sauce1 tsp maple syrup1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tap smoked paprika1 few “squirts” of Sriracha sauce or hot sauce of choice (optional) Chop veggies into...
Edamame – Fresh, Green Protein Pods
Happy Thankful Thursday! Sometimes the most powerful gifts come in the smallest packages. Today, let’s pause with gratitude for a bright green treasure that’s been nourishing people for centuries, edamame. Yes, edamame are young soybeans, but don’t let that word “soy”...
Molasses, The Mineral Rich Old-School Sweetener
There was a time when sweetness didn’t come in a white bag on the grocery shelf. Long before refined sugar became the norm, kitchens leaned on something darker, richer and packed with minerals, molasses. This old-school sweetener isn’t just about taste. With its deep,...
Sunday Corn with a Savory Twist
Happy Sunday! This Sunday, let’s transform sweet corn into something bold and savory. Take fresh kernels off the cob, dry roast them in a nonstick pan until charred. As the kernels char, their flavor deepens and even more natural sweetness of the corn...
Grilled Pineapple with Chili & Lime
Happy Savory Saturday, Today we’re taking something tropical and giving it a savory twist, grilled pineapple with chili and lime. The natural sweetness of pineapple caramelizes beautifully on the grill, then comes alive with a sprinkle of chili flakes and a squeeze of...
Meet My Chickpea ‘‘Chick’n’’ Salad
Happy Friday! Fridays are all about comfort food favorites and today I’m sharing one of mine, my chickpea “chick’n” salad. It’s creamy, satisfying and packs all the flavor of the classic version, without a shred of actual chicken. Here’s the truth, chickpeas are...
A Cup of Gratitude, Green Tea
Happy Thankful Thursday! Thankful Thursday brings us back to one of the simplest yet most powerful gifts of nature, green tea. For centuries, this humble leaf has been treasured across Asia not only as a drink, but as a ritual of mindfulness and gratitude. Packed with...
