https://northstarflower.com Inland Northwest farm and floral design Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:54:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://northstarflower.com/rib-eye-steaks/#comment-20 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:07:49 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6650#comment-20 […] 5-8 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through. They make for a great side to a steak or can even be served as an appetizer. […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/clean-and-store-morel-mushrooms/#comment-19 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:06:44 +0000 https://www.morchellaco.com/?p=7216#comment-19 […] Inland Northwest receives every spring. They’re full of earthy, nutty flavors and are easy to clean and store for use through the summer. When I’m using any high quality mushroom in a side dish, I love […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/clean-and-store-morel-mushrooms/#comment-18 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:05:09 +0000 https://www.morchellaco.com/?p=7216#comment-18 […] Morels are one of my favorite things about spring in the Inland Northwest. Growing up, whenever we found any during our spring mushroom hunts we would take them home where my Mom would sauté them to perfection with butter in cast-iron. The butter would infuse with the earthy, nutty flavor from the mushrooms and they didn’t last on the plate for more than 30 seconds. I’m sure there were younger years that I refused to eat the dark, soggy looking things but those memories are lost on me. If you’re in an area where you can hunt for morels, you can view some steps I have on how to clean and store them here. […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/clean-and-store-morel-mushrooms/#comment-17 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:00:23 +0000 https://www.morchellaco.com/?p=7216#comment-17 […] recipe that I could eat it for any meal. It’s the perfect bite to have with brunch! I like to cook my morels this way before freezing if I’m faced with a large haul. When thawed and reheated, you keep a lot of flavor as well as […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/applewood-spring-chicken/#comment-16 Sat, 29 May 2021 12:03:57 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6195#comment-16 […] you’re almost always guaranteed a juicy, flavorful bird! My favorite chicken dish to brine is Applewood Spring Chicken! I like to keep it simple with just a handful of ingredients (all can be stored dry for use […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/shallot-vinaigrette/#comment-15 Mon, 17 May 2021 23:57:03 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6638#comment-15 […] crisp and golden and leave the insides nice and chewy. This way the bread will soak up some of the shallot vinaigrette that we’ll dress the salad […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/shallot-vinaigrette/#comment-14 Mon, 17 May 2021 22:46:21 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6638#comment-14 […] recipe that brings bold flavors to the table. You’ll want to start off by first making the shallot vinaigrette. This will ensure you give the shallots enough time to sweeten in rice vinegar before […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/traditional-sausage-gravy-biscuits/#comment-13 Mon, 17 May 2021 22:32:31 +0000 http://box5827.temp.domains/~morchell/?p=6107#comment-13 […] biscuits are perfect to have in the mornings for breakfast, especially with homemade sausage gravy! They’re an easy-to-make buttermilk drop biscuit and can be dressed up with cheeses and herbs […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/dive-bar-margarita/#comment-12 Fri, 14 May 2021 02:53:29 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6478#comment-12 […] addition to all the chip dipping opportunities, I always like to enjoy a margarita with my […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/birria-tacos/#comment-11 Fri, 14 May 2021 02:41:31 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6757#comment-11 […] They’re easier to enjoy back to back and with tacos or guac! Pair this cocktail with Birra Tacos or Surf Tacos with Grapefruit Pico de Gallo. Be sure to have that sour mix handy ahead of […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/shallot-vinaigrette/#comment-10 Fri, 14 May 2021 02:29:58 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6638#comment-10 […] honey mustard starts with the same base as my shallot vinaigrette. Once the vinegar has macerated the shallots, add olive oil, honey and Dijon. Season with fresh […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/babe-alert/#comment-9 Fri, 14 May 2021 02:11:48 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6657#comment-9 […] favorite way to use this is in my Hendrick’s gin cocktail Babe Alert! It’s bright and sweet and reminds me of drinking strawberry Kool-Aid from my childhood. […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/northwest-oysters/#comment-8 Fri, 14 May 2021 01:26:41 +0000 http://box5827.temp.domains/~morchell/?p=6175#comment-8 […] I use this recipe as a base for almost any salad dressing. You can mix in Dijon and honey for a sweet, tangy honey mustard. Throw in a minced anchovy with herbs and garlic powder for a simple Italian dressing. I also recommend substituting the rice vinegar with red wine vinegar when making mignonette for oysters. […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/asparagus-bread-salad/#comment-7 Thu, 13 May 2021 19:48:44 +0000 http://box5827.temp.domains/~morchell/?p=6166#comment-7 […] favorite salad of all time is an Asparagus Spring Salad and this vinaigrette brings out every […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/rib-eye-steaks/#comment-6 Thu, 13 May 2021 19:32:16 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6650#comment-6 […] any sandwich or burger. Personally, my favorite is to have them as a side to a perfectly cooked rib eye. The cayenne can be a little hot, so if you’re preference is on the sweet side, you might […]

]]> https://northstarflower.com/dive-bar-margarita/#comment-5 Thu, 13 May 2021 18:12:05 +0000 https://northstarflower.com/?p=6478#comment-5 […] dish, there isn’t always time to step aside to make drinks. That’s why we lean on a dive bar style margarita. Tequila, homemade sour mix, maybe a splash of triple sec and a Tajin and salt-rimmed […]

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