I got the base recipe for this pesto in a package of goodies from a favorite local farm, The Mason Jar Farm (which is in Enumclaw, Washington). Easy enough to change the pine nuts to sunflower seeds - and I prefer it with the faintly sweet sunflower, rather than the more astringent flavor of pine… Continue reading Sunflower Pesto Sauce
Month: August 2014
Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries
Le sigh! The last of this years blackberries are coming ripe. We had a good run, but the extreme heat shriveled some of the last of the season. Still, we found plenty to pick out back - and to nibble on as well! This recipe came out of a "hmmmm" moment. In that pickled foods… Continue reading Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries
Spiced Strawberry Jam
The Ever-Bearing Strawberries continue to sneak in, and I managed to make a quick batch of jam last weekend before I went hiking. Simple. Quick. Do it now, and you won't regret it in January! The spices deepen the flavors of the jam, especially the vanilla, which leaves a creamy essence. It is so good… Continue reading Spiced Strawberry Jam
Baked Zucchini & Cherry Oatmeal (And A Giveaway!)
Having been gifted with a TON of zucchini in last week's produce haul, I had to find things to make with it. One was a new take on our favorite vegan/plant-based friendly baked oatmeal. And...it uses my favorite coconut milk beverage, So Delicious. The only bummer is that my Father In-Law took one look at… Continue reading Baked Zucchini & Cherry Oatmeal (And A Giveaway!)