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The Not-So-Bitter Truth
April 12, 2024
Blood oranges are such a beautiful fruit, and they’re usually only available Winter through early Spring. This recipe is based on one that’s in my cookbook. I made it last Winter in the form of ’cakelets,’ and we both loved it, so here I am, making it again, this time…
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Hi, I’m Christine Chin, a photographer and food lover. This is my blog, where I write about food (mainly herbaceous food), recipes, my garden, and my calico cat named ‘Momo.’ I hope you enjoy it!

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Simply Herbaceous Honey-Basil Cornbread because it

Simply Herbaceous Honey-Basil Cornbread because it's still chilly here.

#simplyherbaceous #herbaceous #herbaceousfood #freshherbs, #basil #honey #cornbread #basilhoneycornbread #coldspring #food #foodphotography

This is a great all-season Mediterranean-style chi

This is a great all-season Mediterranean-style chicken with a bright and sunny flavor. It creates its own gravy which is especially tasty over mashed potatoes! Recipe at simplyherbaceous.com

#food #foodphotography #mediterraneanfood #mediterraneanstyle #mediterraneanchicken #chicken #olives #artichokehearts #thyme #oregano #mashedpotatoes🥔 #herbs #cookingwithherbs #simplyherbaceous

Did you know tulip petals are edible? Make sure yo

Did you know tulip petals are edible? Make sure you grow your own for safety's sake, line a dish with petals, fill it with a scoop, and Springtime dessert is served.

#food #foodphotography #tulips #tulippetals #edibleflowers #springtime #springtimedesserts #simplyherbaceous

As one season transitions to the next, there is al

As one season transitions to the next, there is always a bit of spillover from the last one. Blood oranges are still available, so why not make a beautiful, herbaceous, citrus upside-down cake? This recipe uses blood orange bitters to boost flavor, along with thyme and almonds. Recipe available at simplyherbaceous.com

#food #foodphotography #bloodoranges #bitters #bloodorangebitters #oranges #simplyherbaceous #herbaceous #thyme #seasonaltransitions #cake #upsidedowncake

A grilled rack of lamb is a great way to celebrate

A grilled rack of lamb is a great way to celebrate Spring, especially when you have an amazing chimichurri-style sauce to top it with. A large handful of herbs, some olive oil, lots of garlic, and heat makes it—so much better than mint jelly!

#simplyherbaceous #lamb #herbs #mint #parsley #rosemary #thyme #garlic #peppers #springfood #rackoflamb #grilledrackoflamb #lambribs #herbsauce #chimichurristylesauce

Got around to trying the #animamundiherbals Rose p

Got around to trying the #animamundiherbals Rose powder by making these meringue cookies. Like a sterling silver rose, the color is considerably lighter due to all the beating, but the flavor is distinctly rosy. Love them! 💜

#food #foodphotography #foodblogger #rose #rosepowder #roseflavor #rosemeringue #rosemeringuecookies #edibleflowers #spingfood #herbal #simplyherbaceous

I made this simple compound butter since the rosem

I made this simple compound butter since the rosemary bush is in full bloom. I love using rosemary flowers since they are tender and taste just like the leaves. A little mint, thyme, and minced rosemary leaves make it good. Finish it with edible flowers and tiny leaves and call it finished. Pass the bread, please!

#food #butter #compoundbutter #freshherbs #rosemary #rosemaryflowers #edibleflowers #mint #thyme #springfood #springbutter #simplyherbaceous

Violets are a sure sign of Spring—how lucky I am

Violets are a sure sign of Spring—how lucky I am to have a place to forage them! I made this Violet Simple Syrup (recipe on my blog), which is amazingly flavorful when dribbled into mineral water. Violet ice cubes top it off perfectly. Use this also in cocktails, mocktails, granitas, and desserts!

#springtimefood #simplyherbaceous #herbaceous #violets #violet #violetsimplesyrup #violetsyrup #edibleflowers #floraldrinks #springishere #violeticecubes

I bought this amazing rose powder to use t in baki

I bought this amazing rose powder to use t in baking. Of course, I had to taste it first—starting with blending it into oat milk. It is heavenly! Thank you, @animamundiherbals —what a great product! The flavor doesn't even need sweetening, and the color is beyond lovely.

#simplyherbaceous #rose #edibleflowers #rosepowder #food #putitinyouroatmilk #herbal #herbalmedicine #rosemilk #animamundi

It's St. Pat's Day—a great day to celebrate bein

It's St. Pat's Day—a great day to celebrate being Irish! Here is an Irish Apple Cake with Bailey's Irish Cream Vanilla Sauce, a not-so-herbaceous recipe on https://simplyherbaceous.com. This is the perfect way to celebrate!

#stpatricksday #irishapplecake #baileysirishcream #irishcake #baileysirishcreamsauce #apples, #simplyherbaceous #not-so-herbaceous #dessert

Hey, it's Pi(e)Day! Round or not, pizza, one-crust

Hey, it's Pi(e)Day! Round or not, pizza, one-crust, two-crust, or hand, break down and have yourself some kind of pi(e) today!

#piday #piday2024 #pi #pie #cherrypie #simplyherbaceous

Purple Sweet Potato Pancakes with Blackberry Sage

Purple Sweet Potato Pancakes with Blackberry Sage Syrup—a great way to start a day! Recipe at simplyherbaceous.com

#food #pancakes #sweetpotatopancakes #purplesweetpotato #purplesweetpotatopancake #blackberries #blackberrysage #blackberrysagesyrup #breakfast #herbaceous #simplyherbaceous

It's National Crab Meat Day, and to celebrate, I'v

It's National Crab Meat Day, and to celebrate, I've made these luscious crabmeat and artichoke-stuffed portobellos. Recipe on https://simplyherbacous.com

#nationalcrabmeatday #crab #crabmeat #crabstuffedmushrooms #portobellos #artichokes #artichokeseason #freshthyme #chives #parsley #simplyherbaceous

A real treat for breakfast or lunch is a topping o

A real treat for breakfast or lunch is a topping of salmon roe (aka ikura) over scrambled eggs with herbs on toast. So tasty! #herbaceous #simplyherbaceous #eggs #herbs #dill #scrambledeggs #chives #ikura #salmonroe #gettingtoasted

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I'm grateful for the joy I felt when I realized th

I'm grateful for the joy I felt when I realized that I not only didn't have to give up Lilikoi when moving to Washington State, but I could occasionally find finger lime! Cooked up this dish with a gingery, tangy lilikoi sauce over shrimp. A few herbs on top make it perfect. All you need is a salad to complete the meal.

#herbaceous #lilikoisauce #lilikoi #ginger #shrimp #passionfruit #passionfruitsauce #savoryfood #asianstyle #cilantro #chineseparsley #mint #thaibasil

Still playing with this 'cocktail become mocktail'

Still playing with this 'cocktail become mocktail'—using Seedlip Garden instead of gin. It's not a sponsorship—I love the flavors. I gave up drinking alcohol over a year ago due to taking some incompatible medication, though I still cook with it. As far as drinking it, I've never looked back, especially since creating and experimenting with different flavors is so much fun. I love blood orange with Thai basil, so this works well. If you'd like to try it, the recipe is on my website, simplyherbaceous.com.

#mocktail #seedlipdrinks #noalcohol #bloodorange #thaibasil #herbal #herbs #herbalcocktails #herbaliscious

In celebration of citrus season (and because it wa

In celebration of citrus season (and because it was available), I made this delectable bergamot orange-sage-almond tea loaf. If you've never had a bergamot orange before, historically, it's been used in perfume, and it's the scent that graces Earl Grey Tea. This loaf also has orange blossom water in it to further bring out the floral note—it's in the glaze, as well. No bergamot orange? Meyer lemon should work just as well!

#bergamotorange #bergamot #sage #simplyherbaceous #herbaceous #almonds #teabread #tealoaf #tealoafcake #citrus #citrusseason

Did you know? It's National Pancake Day! Breakdown

Did you know? It's National Pancake Day! Breakdown and have yourself a pancake.

#nationalpancakeday #nationalpancakeday🥞 #nationalpancakeday2024 #pancakes #blueberrypancakes #blueberrypancakeswithmint #simplyherbaceous #breakfast #pancakesforbreakfast

I've been gone for a while but am returning to thi

I've been gone for a while but am returning to this madness. I've written a cookbook and have a new website. Check it out! Getting this party started with a straightforward, late Winter recipe. I love kumquats with a schmear of mascarpone or frème fraîche on toast! A sprinkling of thyme makes it super good.

#simplyherbaceous #toast #kumquats #mascarpone #crèmefraîche #springiscoming #newstarts

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