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
February 2021 Recipe of the Month
Kitchen Sink Cookies Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and delicious through and through. Warm up your kitchen with a batch. Bonus: this … Read More
2021 Herb of the Year, Parsley
2021 Herb of the Year — Parsley (Petroselinum sp.) (by Shirley Mah Kooyman) Every year since 1995 the IHA (International Herb Association, a … Read More
January 2021 Recipe of the Month
Winter Vegetable Soup A simply wonderful soup! A nice way to start the new year after the indulgences of the holiday season. This recipe is … Read More
December 2020 Recipe of the Month
Sour Cream Herring Not many people care for herring, but I sure do enjoy it! I like to make this and serve it during the … Read More