Gardens, Home, Recipes, & Stories
As summer comes to a close this is my favourite way to use up the abundance of chives and basil I’ve grown on my deck. Makes 2 cups of pesto. Freezes well. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil, destemmed & washed 2 cups fresh chives, roughly chopped and washed 4 cloves fresh garlic, quartered 1/2 cup… Continue reading Garlicky Basil Chive Pesto Recipe
The weather has been rainy and cold, business has been slow, so we're craving soup, and what better way to save a little money on the grocery budget than to use up what you have in your fridge and freezer? Every time I roast a chicken I make a big pot of homemade herbacious delicious… Continue reading Broiled Veggies & Chicken Soup
One of my favourite childhood memories is of coming home after school on a cold winter day and opening the door to the smell of roast chicken in the oven. My mom had a convection oven that she used almost daily and she could make a killer roast chicken dinner. Mom always sprinkled Spike seasoning on… Continue reading Whole Roasted Chicken & Gravy Recipe
While the nettle are young and fresh (spring & fall), don your protective gloves, get out there and pick those babies! They are full of iron, calcium, and potassium, and are an all-round tonic for your blood and health. You can’t go wrong with this amazing recipe. Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 2 cups chopped… Continue reading Nettle or Spinach Lasagna Recipe
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