Potty training. I have heard my mom say, “it never was that hard for us.” Is it that they don’t remember because of how long ago it was? Or, was it really not that difficult? I have a friend who tells me. “My girl won’t be going to school with a diaper on so whenever she’s ready she’ll stop wearing them. I think most people share at least a piece of that philosophy. Everyone has rather hectic ... Read More »
Pesto
What could be easier than making fresh pesto? Hmmm. Not much. And pretty soon you're going to have more basil and parsley than you know what to do with. An added bonus?.....It freezes great!Ingredients:2 cups fresh basil leaves2 cloves garlic1/4 cup pine nuts2/3 cup olive oil1/2 Parmesan cheese1/2 parsley (optional)Directions:Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and ... Read More »
More Herbs…
Rub herbs between your fingers to release the essential oils in your dishes.Instead of using dried herbs in a recipe, substitute your fresh ones from your garden at three or four times the amount. Remember: dried herbs get added toward the beginning of a longer cooked dish, fresh herbs always get added to the end. Go crazy, substitute marjoram for oregano, savory instead of thyme, cilantro instead of parsley, anise instead of ... Read More »
Fresh Herbs
Wash herbs right before using and pat dry with a paper towel. Keep herbs in the fridge by wrapping them in a loose paper towel and storing them in a ziplock bag filled with air. Try to use before 5 days or they will lose flavor. Heat usually kills the flavor of fresh herbs so try to add it to the end of the dish when cooking or on top as a garnish. Remember that casserole dish? Add a pop of green on top to make your dish more ... Read More »
