Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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 425ยบ for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.


Sunday, March 10, 2013

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ... SEIZE THE DAYLIGHT!

"Tempus fugit" 
(time flies)




'Kaleidoscope Clocks'