Let’s Jam Together — natureliteratureculturejournal

After months of next to no rain, we finally got some. Of course, climate change does nothing halfheartedly which means that it has been raining a lot since Friday. Not so perfect for our plans to go on a trip with the dogs, however perfect for spending time in the kitchen making jam. I am […] … Continue reading Let’s Jam Together — natureliteratureculturejournal

Cooking The Mediterranean-Island Countries — jovina cooks

The Mediterranean countries include France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal along the north; Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel on the east; the African countries of Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco on the south and the Mediterranean Island Countries of Cyprus and Malta. The Mediterranean countries utilize many of the same healthy ingredients but each […] … Continue reading Cooking The Mediterranean-Island Countries — jovina cooks

Grilled Pork Dinner — jovina cooks

Grilled Pork Chops This recipe makes 6 servings but the recipe can easily be cut down to 2 or 3 servings. Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning 2 teaspoons minced garlic 6 boneless pork loin chops, about 2 lbs total and cut 1-inch thick […] … Continue reading Grilled Pork Dinner — jovina cooks

Seasonal Cooking-July — jovina cooks

Multiple varieties of peppers are abundant in my area at the Farmers’ Market and in my neighbors’ gardens. Take advantage of this great crop and make some delicious recipes. Peppers are easy to freeze. Remove the seeds and cut into sizes that you like to use. Place them in ziplock freezer bags to use in […] … Continue reading Seasonal Cooking-July — jovina cooks

INDEFINITELY WILD SERIES: WHAT IS BURDOCK?

Arctium lappa Also, Known As: Bardana Beggar’s Buttons Bur Burdock Burdock Burrs Burrs Burr Seed Cockle Buttons Grass Burdock Great Burdock Hardock Hareburr Hurrburr Lappa Lappa Minor Niu Bang Personata Thorny Burr Turkey Burrseed The dried root of the burdock species of plants is used to make a herbal remedy known simply as the burdock. […] … Continue reading INDEFINITELY WILD SERIES: WHAT IS BURDOCK?