The warm sunshine of September is perfect for creating these beautiful herbal smudges. Just grab a handful of your favorite herbs and some natural twine. … Read More
September 2021 Recipe of the Month
Watermelon Salad with Radishes and Mint Shared by Patricia C. (adapted from January 2020 Epicurious) Note: Watermelon is one of those quintessential summer picnic foods. … Read More
August 2021 Recipe of the Month
Sorrel Recipes Shared by Carlotta P. Carlotta has three favorite ways to use sorrel in cooking. Grilled or smoked fish Using whole trout fill … Read More
July 2021 Recipe of the Month
Scallop Kabobs with Balsamic Syrup Shared by Patricia C. Adapted from the cookbook “Seriously Simple” by Diane Rossen Worthington Serves 6 3 T mint … Read More
June 2021 Recipe of the Month
Smoked Salmon Bites Appetizers From the kitchen of Shirley Mah Kooyman (2021) This recipe is greatly modified from the recipe titled “Cucumber Cups … Read More
The Spinach That Ate Golden Valley!
I just had to share pictures of my Monster Spinach. Planted July 29, 2020, I had thought to have it for fall. It did not … Read More
May 2021 Recipe of the Month
Chimichurri Authentic from Argentina & Uruguay By Karina (cafedelites.com) with commentary by Shirley Mah Kooyman (2021) Parsley plays a prominent role in the green … Read More
What’s in Bloom in the Herb Gardens?
It is that time of year! Spring is here and the Herb Gardens are coming to life. With the leaves off the willow fence … Read More
April 2021 Recipe of the Month
Gremolata – An Italian Herb Sauce Shared by Shirley Mah Kooyman Gremolata is a green sauce popularized in Italy as a topping for grilled … Read More
March 2021 Recipe of the Month
Farro Salad with Peas, Asparagus, and Feta Shared by Patricia Coldwell Farro is an ancient Tuscan grain with a mellow, nutty flavor. You will find … Read More