Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of Heaven, Blossom the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow goodbye blue sweetness The mercury is climbing past the 90 degree mark, and the humidity proclaims it is summertime. My sweet, little blue mouse ears–myosotis–are feeling pale. Whilst firefly fairies [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 17, 2009
Market-fresh Morels
The greatest gift of a garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion farmer’s market {Seattle-style Rise and Shine! It is early Saturday morning, and not difficult to jump out of bed. One of my favorite days of the week–the Saturday outdoor farmer’s market! All week, I anticipate how my senses come [...]
June 12, 2009
Vintage Artisan Bread Bags {les sacs de pain
If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens. ~Robert Browning tasteful simplicity Frequently, the most satisfying meal features a simple loaf of freshly-baked bread. What says “welcome home” or “I am so glad you are here for dinner” more than the heart-warming aroma of bread that greets your family and friends [...]
June 10, 2009
Dreaming in a Kitchen Garden
One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides. ~W.E. Johns the early bird gets the worm Bob the Rooster starts his wake-up call about 4 a.m. at Rose Cottage. Usually, it is fairly easy to think about an early start to the day when the morning is clear and fresh, the sky [...]
