The Kitchen

I was recently asked about the roses that we grow on our homestead and was glad to spend some time sharing some Rosa…

Often seen as beautiful, fragrant & merely ornamental, rose petals are overlooked when it comes to culinary use in the modern day kitchen.…

Wild food provides complex and fresh aromas that you just don’t get with store-bought produce. Many also come with a myriad of health…

Cooking with edible flowers is one of those beautiful culinary experiences that has a way of delighting and surprising both the eyes and…

The smell of Basil is good for the heart … it taketh away sorrowfulness, which commeth of melancholy and maketh a man merry…

I sit typing this while drinking a big mug of black coffee sprinkled with a bit of cocoa and sugar. It’s a mocha…

This recipe for healthy homemade chocolate is beautifully simple. Once you’ve made a batch, you’ll be happily whipping up guilt-free chocolate whenever those…

If you are looking for healthy, affordable and sustainably grown food, or just something new to add to your meal repertoire, consider the…

One of my favorite culinary ingredients to work with is the rose, which includes using both the rose petals and the rose hips.…

Orange cordial  is a sweet, tart orange concentrate that you can mix with just about anything for a refreshing drink. I like it…