Coffee, conversation, a little knitting refresher, too. She came bearing gifts of pastry from La Gourmandine. thanks Jen.
A Friend Stopped By This Morning
Tag: summer
Unearthed from the Garden
A bit of broken glass from a candlestick. Two soldiers. A rusty toy car encrusted in dirt. A long screw.
Silent Sunday
“The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἐχῖνος (ekhinos), meaning “sea urchin“, due to the spiny central disk”
Homemade Arnold Palmer Drink
Summer refreshment on the front porch.
Half iced tea+Half lemonade.
Popularized in the 1960’s by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer so that’s the name of this non-alcoholic mixed drink.
Pesto Yes or No ?
Pine nuts, garlic, freshly grated Parmesan, olive oil and a couple of cups of basil leaves whirled in the food processor. To me it tasted like summer.
The Harvie farm box arrived on the front porch today. When I unpacked it, it was the fragrant basil that motivated me to think of pesto.
Pesto- yes or no?
Come January We’ll Miss This
Fresh tomato season. Fruit or vegetable.
Photo from the archives.
Italian Prune Plum Season
I haven’t baked this year’s plum torte yet-
But I’ve got the plums ! Recipe link below.
Marian Burros recipe is the best
Wordless Wednesday
Oscar Catches a Cool Drink
James was watering in the front yard.
Oscar thought he’d catch a refreshing drink from the hose spray.
And a rainbow appeared.
Silent Sunday
