by Kathy Casey | Aug 14, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Who doesn’t love homemade pickles? But sometimes the idea of making them seems daunting. Quick pickle recipes to the rescue – easy to make and store refrigerated! This method is perfect for home pickling beginners. My recipe for Quick Summer Garden Pickles is...
by Kathy Casey | Aug 11, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Seattle’s KUOW – 94.9 FM is airing segments on farmers markets. Check out this segment on the Ballard Farmers Market and my tips on how to pick fresh peaches, including my Honey Lavender Peach Fizz recipe! And for a demo on how to make Fresh Peach Puree,...
by Kathy Casey | Aug 7, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
It’s that time of summer when juicy stone fruits come to market: nectarines, plums, apricots and my favorite, PEACHES! But isn’t it a bummer when you get a peach and it’s not bursting with that sweet flavor you remember? Well, peach evangelist Jon Rowley has worked to...
by Kathy Casey | Jul 29, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Peanuts! In addition to being the core ingredient in a classic PB&J sandwich, they pack a serious nutritional punch and are really, quite healthy – when eaten in moderation. Peanuts are rich in monounsaturated (MONO-Un-Saturated) fat, the type emphasized in...
by Kathy Casey | Jul 23, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Oh honey! That amazing sweet and flavorful product our wonderful bees give us! I love bees, but I use to be afraid of them until I had a couple of hives in my urban garden and there were a LOT of bees! Honey bees go about their business and are busy, busy zooming...
by Kathy Casey | Jul 16, 2015 | Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog
Many people think of lavender as scenting soaps, spa treatments and perfumes, and it’s well-known for its calming and relaxing properties. But lavender has also enjoyed a long history in the culinary world. For the lavender lovers, the 19th Annual Sequim...