by Daisy | Apr 27, 2017 | Canned, Dried, Frozen, Fencepost, Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
UPDATE! THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER. THE WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ENTERING! I’d never heard of tea jelly before I started seeing Davidson’s Organic Tea demonstrate how to cook with the stuff. Such as . . . White Pomegranate Tea Jelly...
by Daisy | Aug 16, 2016 | Canned, Dried, Frozen, Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
One day I’m searching the bare earth for signs of life, tiny green cotyledons shaped like a pair of back-to-back capitol letter Ds. Baby basil. The next day, it’s months really, but where did they go? I’m pinching, pinching, the fuzzy...
by Daisy | Oct 25, 2012 | Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
If you love falafels, but, like me, the price of tahini for the tahini sauce sends you stumbling backwards a few steps in the grocery aisle, you might want to give this recipe a try. It has the essence of tahini sauce, without having to pop out of the store for a...
by Daisy | Dec 5, 2011 | Canned, Dried, Frozen, Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
Preserved lemons add a clear lemon flavor to all kinds of dishes, from tagines to couscous to stewed chicken or fish. They aren’t difficult at all to make, and they can add a touch of exotic flavor to everyday dinners. To make it easy on myself, I start...
by Daisy | Aug 8, 2011 | Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Waiting and waiting for the roselle in the garden to bloom. It seems like it’s taking forever. Meanwhile, I’ve decided to use the delicious, tart leaves while I’m waiting. They taste a lot like sorrel, tender with a nice, slightly sour tang. ...
by Daisy | Apr 14, 2010 | Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
I’m feeling a little snookered. What I’ve always thought was cinnamon is something called cassia. On the right is cassia, what I’ve always known and loved as cinnamon sticks. On the left is cinnamon. Thin and brittle, unlike the thick, woody cassia...
