Speaking of drying our own herbs...
Mary brought me a bunch of violas to plant last week and the first thing that came to my mind is of course what food can I use them in. Spaghettata Floreale is the first thing that came to my mind. I believe Spaghettata means a feast of Spaghetti made for a large group or event. A spaghetti event, could there be any event better than a spaghetti event? Floreale is the mixture of dried and fresh flower petals, herbs and spices. Sis #2 used to bring this dried mixture for me
Nowruz is the celebration of the awakening of nature..
March 20th is a very special day for all Persians, Azaris and the Persian diaspora. On this day we celebrate the Persian NewYear, Nowruz. Nowruz is the celebration of the awakening of nature. We welcome spring with sparkling clean houses and a new set of clothes. We set a table Haft Seen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haft-Seen), We fill our homes with hyacinths and daffodils, colored eggs, and sweet treats. This is a fabulous holiday as It is a secular one and is enjoyed b
We have not been eating out at all...
Husband wanted to treat me to a nice meal last week so I wouldn't cook. Honestly during this past year we have not been eating out at all, and perhaps gotten carry-out for maybe three times if that. I had been craving Bibimbap for a few weeks so we got some that day and I was reminded why I love this Korean dish so much. Bibimbop which I think means mixing rice is really a hot rice bowl topped with various raw and cooked veg, some sort of meat if you are not a vegetarian and