An odd little find at our library....an entire cookbook dedicated to culinary lavender: Discover Cooking with Lavender. Knowing my love of Lavender I couldn't pass checking it out. A couple of years back I pulled out the 'landscaper special' bushes in our front yard and plunked in around 15 culinary Lavender bushes. Now 5 years… Continue reading Lavender Granola
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Meals and whatnot.
Spinach Pesto Part 3
I love spinach pesto. Quite a bit. Last weekend I was thinking of making pizza and thought it would be nice to have that as the sauce. Until I realized I was out of lemons. I didn't want to go to the store at 4:30 pm on a Sunday either! I played with a couple… Continue reading Spinach Pesto Part 3
Tuscan White Bean Salad from Fine Cooking Italian
Released this past winter in January, Fine Cooking Italian: 200 Recipes for Authentic Italian Food, is a lovely cookbook full of inspiration. I will be making more from the cookbook, especially the pizza and dessert sections.....the pasta section is delicious looking as well. While going through it, I came across a recipe for a bean… Continue reading Tuscan White Bean Salad from Fine Cooking Italian
Raisin & Pistachio Baked Oatmeal
Mini baked oatmeals, they bake quickly before going to bed and reheat easily. I loved the flavors, the honey adds a subtle floral taste. Creamed honey can be found in most grocery stores in tubs but if you can, buy it locally instead and get it raw. It just tastes better! (And keeps your local… Continue reading Raisin & Pistachio Baked Oatmeal