Food Recipes – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Dream Dust (CALIFORNIA POPPY)

I have tried many remedies for sleep support in my kids (who are now teens). Glycerites, syrups, teas, tinctures, and flower remedies. This idea has been the most successful. The key is calling it “chai”. During the summer I chill it and throw in some boba. It also helps that is does not look likeContinue reading “Dream Dust (CALIFORNIA POPPY)”

Salmoriglio (Oregano)

What is salmoriglio? Is is a condiment from Italy that is used as a marinade or sauce. Thinned it can be used in a dressing, thickened it can be used more like pesto. The base is olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and fresh herbs. It can be used to tenderize meats/seafood/protein before grilling, toContinue reading “Salmoriglio (Oregano)”

Hops Culinary Oil

Last summer I harvested a bumper crop of hops. I was never a fan of this herb until I grew my own. My dried hops is nothing like what I have purchased in a store or on-line. Because I timed the harvest just right and dried the cones properly, I ended up with a productContinue reading “Hops Culinary Oil”

Green Bean Salad with DILL

It feels like spring when asparagus or green bean are fresh and plentiful in the grocery stores. If you live in a climate where dill overwinters or you have a “mother” plant that has come back once again in even greater size and glory, you might have something to harvest now. Let this post inspireContinue reading “Green Bean Salad with DILL”

Fish In a “Fur Coat” (LOVAGE)

There are certain plants in the garden that are harbingers of spring. Peas, asparagus, violets and what we would call pot herbs. These are leafy greens such dandelions, nettles, chicory, and chickweed that we typically would use as “medicine”. But they can be also be used as food when first appearing in early spring. AContinue reading “Fish In a “Fur Coat” (LOVAGE)”