by nancyW | Sep 3, 2014 | Spicy Tuesday
We love Fennel! Once difficult to find in the local grocery store, now you can find it almost everywhere. Usually lurking between the cabbage and bokchoy in the produce section, fennel is often thought of as a vegetable, but its actually a herb. It’s not only the...
by nancyW | Aug 27, 2014 | Spicy Tuesday
Did you know that Arugula is an herb that is also used as a salad green? Yes, one of our favorite leafy green beds of goodness for salad, egg dishes and veggies is also an herb. A native of the Mediterranean, argula is called “roka” (RO-kah) in Greece and “rocket”...
by nancyW | Aug 20, 2014 | Spicy Tuesday
There’s nothing better than pink, juicy, sweet, drippy watermelon in the summer. Typically, we just enjoy eating it right out of hand, sharing with friends and family as we lean over to avoid getting rained on by the sticky juices. This week’s recipe is a exception...
by nancyW | Aug 12, 2014 | Spicy Tuesday
Do the variety of different rice types and blends entice you with their beautiful colors and descriptions? They certainly do us! We have been using lots of different rice to make hot, warm and cool rice dishes this summer – full of gorgeous color and delicious...
by nancyW | Aug 5, 2014 | Spicy Tuesday
There’s no better time of the year to enjoy chilled soups than the steamy sultry month of August. This rich and creamy soup is full of flavor and veggies, without all the cream. And topping this cooler is the bright light oniony taste of chives! We love chives for...