Infused Archives – Culinary Seasons

BBQ, Gluten Free (GF), Grill, Recipes, Seafood

When I cook I try to use what I have on hand for ingredients, although it is not always possible. The compound butter for this recipe is one of those inspirations of using what was in the fridge. I had picked up some fermented garlic from Whistling Duck Farm in the Applegate Valley. Staring into […]

BBQ, Gluten Free (GF), Grill, Pork, Recipes

Using tea in a brine may sound odd to many folks but the science behind brining a turkey at Thanksgiving and tea brining a pork tenderloin remains the same. Leaner meats such as turkey, chicken, pork tenderloin or pork loin benefit from a brine because the brine helps to retain moisture in the meat. I […]

Desserts, Recipes, Vegetarian

The first tea I tried from Mystic Valley Farm in Rogue River, Oregon was the Stay Well Tea. Drinking the tea, it delivers soothing herbal notes of elderberry, chamomile, calendula, lemongrass and finishes with refreshing peppermint. Discussing with Trinity, owner of Mystic Valley Farm, possible food pairings with her teas, the peppermint and elderberry notes […]