Tag: garden and nature

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Happy Spring

IMG_1302{Hellebores from the wooded area of Heath}

This is such a beautiful time of the year, which had me reminiscing of Easter rituals from the past. I recall my sister and I receiving live baby chicks that were artificially dyed in pastels colors that were handed out from school. Eggs were brightly colored then placed into large woven baskets with chocolate eggs and an extremely long eared rabbit, sometimes toys were added and then given as gifts to various charities.

Mom would prep food before church and once home relatives began to arrive for the family gatherings to end all gatherings.

With love and hope,
K

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Fall Minestrone

IMG_3693IMG_3683 A few months ago a friend from work shared a recipe for fall minestrone soup from an article in her Cooking Light {October 2003} magazine. So, I photocopied the recipe, placed it on my desk and completely forgot about it until this weekend. After hitting the farmers market for a few items, the butternut squash and kale I decided to try this comforting and delicious soup.

The hardest part of the process was the prep of cutting vegetables into cubed pieces, but other than that the meal is done. When I got up yesterday morning, I made my own broth from a roasted chicken we had for dinner a while back, as I preferred chicken to vegetable broth. I also sautéed the potatoes with the onion and garlic for a bit of added flavor then tore Thai basil with grated Parmesan cheese for the final garnish.

Place the soup into a big cup instead of a bowl and curl up for an evening of sitting on the front porch or watching your favorite television shows!!

Bon appetite,
K