Hello and welcome to Beets ‘n Basil!
From homegrown recipes to gardening tips and fermenting experiments, this blog is all about embracing the joy of fresh food and a greener lifestyle. Whether you’re new to the world of gardening or just getting started with homemade foods, I invite you to join me on this journey. Let’s cultivate, create, and learn together as we celebrate the beauty of simple, homemade food.
Newest Recipes and Posts
Here, you’ll find my newest fermenting experiments, recipes rooted in fresh ingredients, diy household items, and tips for growing your own food.
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Quick Pickles
We go through pickles like crazy in our house. They are the perfect, quick snack while waiting for dinner to be ready or right before bed. Pickles are a perfect addition to deviled eggs and that wonderful crunch on burgers. Our favorite is dill pickles but we also like spicy pickles. The history of pickles…
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Banana Chips
We recently harvested our first 15lbs of bananas from our dwarf banana plant. We live is zone 9b so growing banana plants isn’t difficult but we’ve heard getting the fruit to grow to size and ripen is, however, we were successful this year! There is something so rewarding about growing your own food-knowing exactly where…
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Homemade Mayo
Mayo is probably the easiest condiment to make; the secret is using an immersion blender. This recipe is simple and creates a thick and creamy mayo from a few simple ingredients. Eggs: Provide richness and act as an emulsifier, which helps to combine the oil and acid.Oil: Gives the mayo its creamy texture. I suggest…
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Farmer’s Cheese Ball
Farmer’s cheese is a delicious, easy to make cheese with a mild, creamy flavor and crumbly texture. Whether you’re looking for a simple base for your favorite dishes or an herbaceous cheese ball for a holiday party, farmer’s cheese is the perfect choice! Below are suggestions for herbs and spices to customize your cheese. Herbs:…
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Smoked Chile Peppers
We went a little overboard with pepper plants this year and have an abundance of peppers. We have peppers of every variety- bell peppers, hatch green chiles, jalapeños, pepperoncini, Carolina reapers, Anaheim, piñata blend, and cayenne peppers. The last few weeks have been incredibly hot and our peppers are loving it! In an effort to…