Food Recipes – Page 18 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Herbal Migraine Butter (FEVERFEW)*

I have been growing feverfew for 40 years. Like rue it is one of those staples of any European herb garden. It has pretty white flowers and an an attractive shape. If you are mindful it will not become invasive when it goes to seed. Until recently I never used this plant. . My kidsContinue reading “Herbal Migraine Butter (FEVERFEW)*”

Rhubarb and Ginger Pickles

This is a summer favorite with my family. We love it for picnics and barbecues. My plants produce enough stalks to make one jar of pickles and one strawberry rhubarb crumble. My rhubarb does not turn red so I have to be mindful and harvest it the first week of June, before it flowers. TheContinue reading “Rhubarb and Ginger Pickles”

Lemon Balm and Lamb’s Quarters Pesto

I anticipate that there will be a lot of lemon balm in the garden this year. More than ever I am motivated to make sure nothing in the garden goes to waste. I have an overabundance of lamb’s quarters that volunteered to make an appearance this year. I was a little unsure about lemon balmContinue reading “Lemon Balm and Lamb’s Quarters Pesto”

Fruit Salad with Lemon Balm Vinaigrette

Sometimes simple is both elegant and really tasty. The picture says everything. Dressing 1 cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 cup of lemon balm leaves 1 TBSP of honey 1/4 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste Heat the vinegar until it is boiling. Remove from heat and add the honey and leaves.Continue reading “Fruit Salad with Lemon Balm Vinaigrette”

Lilac Simple Syrup and Scones

My girls needed something really special to happen this week. So we had a surprise tea party complete with vintage gloves and fancy hats. I have been reading a lot about lilacs being used in things like jelly. I decided to experiment by making two things. Lilac scones (gluten free) Preheat oven to 350 1/2Continue reading “Lilac Simple Syrup and Scones”