Rhubarb grows everywhere in the mountains…except at my house. Long neglected clumps of rhubarb thrive in old Colorado homesteads – so why can’t I grow rhubarb? After three years of unsuccessfully planting commercial rhubarb starts in various corners of my yard, I consulted with the Colorado State University Extension Master Gardeners. Master Gardener to the…
Sauces & Seasonings
Special Green Sauce
Special Green Sauce to the Rescue No time to cook? My solution to last minute, uninspired meals is Special Green Sauce. With a bright, fresh herbal crunch, mellow garlic undertones and a kick of chile, this versatile sauce will wake up the most boring foods. Scrambled eggs or breakfast tacos are transformed with a dollop…
Preserved Lemon Herb Sauce
It’s time to move the delightful, salty and citrus flavor of preserved lemons onto the front shelf of your pantry. Even though preserved lemons have been used in Moroccan cuisine for centuries, they are relatively new to many of us. In the past, I have been frustrated that I can’t find them in our smaller mountain…
Sour Cherry Jam
Why go to the trouble of making Sour Cherry Jam? Trust me, this tart, fruity spread has a flavor like nothing you can buy in a store. Most jams rely on traditional pectins which require the addition of a lot of sugar in order to gel. After trying several types of pectin I zeroed in…