THE VILLAGE VOICE

"There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them sm...

"There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow. It is the still ecstasy of nature, w...

Well, it's ok . It's so nice. It's just another day in paradise. Well, there's no place that I'd rather be Two hearts An...

~ Pussy Willow (Salix discolor) ~ Early spring daffodils, pussy willow, English daisy and 'kissing clouds' (square 1) __________...

Here Ye! Here Ye! Here Ye! On Gobbler's Knob on this fabulous Groundhog Day, February 2 nd , 2008 Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers,...

" Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie (1845-1916) American auth...

"And Noah began to be a husbandman, and he planted a vineyard." ~ Genesis 9:20 ~ Harvest time at Chateau Chantal (Old Mission Pe...

"How could such sweet and wholesome hours Be reckoned but with herbs and flowers?" ~ Andrew Marvel (English Poet) ~ Enjoying God...

Riesling Loves Asian Food "The word is out about Riesling: its bright, zingy flavors are an ideal match for food—especially Asian cuisi...

GARDENING NOTE regarding the ENGLISH DAISY: (from ED HUME SEEDS ) Also known as double daisy, it is well known in English and old time flowe...

"Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffine , sugar and fat." ~ Alex Levi n ___...

ICY SUNSET (Hubbard Lake) HOT COCOA ~ from The Boston Cooking School Cook Book circa 1936) 1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa 2 Tbsp. sugar few grains salt ...

~WASH THEM DOWN with AN ICY COLD GLASS OF OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE ... ____________________ ~ TULIP THROAT BIG FAT BUTTERMILK SUGAR C...

WHITE CHILI 6 plump boneless chicken breast halves (poached gently about 15 minutes in chicken stock) 2 pounds navy bean (or Great Northern...