Category Archives: Food Recipes

We love spring rolls in my family. They are the perfect choice for a quick and easy summer meal. You can pack them full of all kinds of fresh goodies from the garden. It is one of the few meals that my kids love to make. A good spring roll has a rice wrapper riceContinue reading “Herb Packed Spring Rolls (Malva)”

What an unlikely but very tasty combination. Perfect for a light summer dinner that is healthy and filling. Hyssop, Black Eyed Pea, and Pickled Veggies Salad For the dressing add together and then set aside in a small bowl ¼ cup extra virgin olive oiljuice of 1 lime2 tablespoons of seasoned rice wine vinegar1 teaspoonContinue reading “Hyssop, Black Eyed Peas, and Pickled Veggies, Salad”

I will always try a recipe that calls for fresh flowers on top. This year I have experimented with elder, dandelion, lavender, and chamomile when cooking. You can find numerous ideas on-line that feature those herbal blooms. There is also a long tradition of using those plants in foods like desserts. Calendula is not somethingContinue reading “Vegetarian Paella with Calendula”

This is a great late summer dessert that is easy for kids to make. I love the subtle flavors, texture, and presentation of this pie. You will impress any guests at your next party or portluck. 2 homemade or store bought pie crusts 1 package Vegan Moz (Miyoko’s Creamery) 1/3 cup of slivered almonds 1Continue reading “Calendula, Hyssop and Almond Tart”

July is the month of flowers in my garden. Overnight everything bursts into bloom. Salads, ice water, and desserts all become the perfect culinary canvas upon which to apply a bit of color. This flower filled and topped meal features several edible varieties. It is best to use fresh blossoms rather than dried. Gluten andContinue reading “Flower Frittata (Chamomile)”