Category Archives: Herbs

Basil Bunches and Making and Freezing Pesto

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

Fall is here and it is time to start saying goodbye to Summer crops. The shorter days signal crops like tomatoes, peppers and eggplant to stop blooming and to concentrate on ripening the fruit that is set on the plants. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Herbs, Recipes

Basil Chimichurri-Vinaigrette Sauce

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

I’m not sure if this is a vinaigrette or a chimichurri sauce. It is almost a pesto except there are no nuts. I think pestos have to have nuts? Maybe not. Whatever this sauce is-it is delicious. It is fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Herbs, Recipes

Rhubarb Mint Lemonade

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

This lemonade tastes like summer. Using rhubarb makes the tart acid of the lemons more balanced. I added some mint too. Just because it was growing next to my rhubarb. After I picked the mint I saw some thyme in a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Herbs, Recipes, Rhubarb

Storing Parsley and Basil

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

…cilantro too, but I don’t have any right now :( Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Herbs, Recipes, Storage and Preparation | 1 Comment

Chimichurri

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

Tastes like a summer garden. Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Herbs, Recipes

Herb Ideas

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

Herb Ideas Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Herbs, Recipes

Storing Herbs and Creamy Herb Salad Dressing

Posted on May 26, 2014 by

I LOVE that herbs are being added to our CSA share. I thought I might post on how to store your herbs and a really basic recipe for a salad dressing that you can adapt to any herb you might … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014, Herbs, Recipes, Storage and Preparation

Sugar Snap Peas with Mint

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

The Red Wagon Farm Crew picking your CSA snap peas this morning. Snap peas and mint are one of my favorite flavor combinations. The snap pea season is very short. I try to make this super simple dish at least … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, Herbs, Peas, Recipes