Spreads and dips

red beet humus

red beet humus

Two of my favorite things come together in this red beet humus – beets and tahini – black tahini to be more precise. Have you ever tried black tahini? I am sure you are familiar with white or brown tahini. But have you ever used black […]

crab-apple jam

crab-apple jam

2018 is a year of crab apple abundance! Finally, I can make crab apple jam and all the delicious things to make with these beautiful, little, bright pinkish-red globes again. The last two years, late May snow storms with frost had smashed all crab apple flowers or […]

Aleppo pepper paste

Aleppo pepper paste

A few weeks ago I discovered Aleppo pepper flakes. They do have a very distinct flavor and smell, very different to chili peppers. Have you ever tried Aleppo Pepper flakes? The spiciness is moderate and has an almost sweet paprika kind of smell with more than […]

miso-honey butter

miso-honey butter

Did I mention before that butter is a very important and a MUST-HAVE staples in my fridge. And you bet I always have a few sticks in the freezer – just in case, you know! So there is no surprise that I do have many […]

espresso-cardamom butter

espresso-cardamom butter

Have I mentioned before that I love butter, in all its forms and tastes, from savory to spicy to sweet or perhaps most of all, just plain good organic butter? Honestly, my family and friends make sure they always have enough butter in the fridge […]