SAYING GOODBYE TO WINTER ~ VERNAL EQUINOX

"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"

~ Sitting Bull

Vernal Equinox

(Hubbard Lake, MI)

For lo, the winter is past,

the rain is over and gone;

The flowers appear on the earth,

the time of singing has come

and the voice of the turtledove

is heard in our land.

The fig tree puts forth its figs,

and the vines are in blossom;

they give forth fragrance.

Arise my love, my fair one,

and come away.

~ The Song of Solomon, 2:11-13

WON'T BE LONG NOW ~WITH 'THOUGHTS OF SPRING' (LENTEN-FARE: HONEY SALMON and ROASTED CAULIFLOWER)

"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow."

  ~ Proverb

HONEY DIJON SALMON

~  delicious Lenten offering with Roasted Cauliflower and healthy baked Sweet Potato for color and flavor

1  lb. salmon (trout or like fish)

1/4  cup extra-virgin olive oil

3  Tbs. honey

3  Tbs. Dijon Mustard

2  cloves minced garlic

3  Tbs. fresh lemon juice plus zest

1/2  tsp. coriander

cayenne pepper to taste

dill weed to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

• Combine oil, honey, mustard, garlic, lemon juice plus zest, coriander, cayenne, dill, and ground pepper. 
• Pour over salmon and marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
• Bring to room temperature and grill on high for 7 minutes or, depending on thickness, until done to liking.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Separate head of cauliflower into florets. Spread florets on roasting pan sprayed with Pam. Drizzle florets with good olive oil and toss until coated. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and coarse salt to taste. Roast at 425º for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ... SEIZE THE DAYLIGHT!

"Tempus fugit" 

(time flies)

'Kaleidoscope Clocks'