It has been a picnic-y summer, so far. This one was at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, after a walk I led, hosted by the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Our focus was on invasive edible plants, in the ongoing and evolving conversation about how to control them. There is no simple answer.
Two focaccias (focaccie), featuring apricots and mugwort, a pea and fava bean spread with field garlic, cream cheese drizzled with lilac-infused honey that I made in Maine, tartlets filled with serviceberries, and a very delicious strawberry cordial - my favorite thing this season. It can be made with any soft fruit and a herb; so far, I have used ground ivy (recipe here on Gardenista), mugwort, and bergamot/bee balm.
Muggy, wrap-around humidity has arrived. The only good thing about our tropical summers is...chanterelles. We're going a-hunting.
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Looked at some of your Instagram. New cat?
ReplyDeleteYes. New. Sort of. Second hand I suppose. I initially found you through Storbie. A new beginning. Glad he adopted you. Catching up a little.
DeleteYes, we've had Pirelli for a year and a half. What is your name?
DeletePlease don't post this reply: "Antares" How are you?
DeleteWell that didn't work. Hope the three of you are doing well. Miss Storbie and your voice overs. Different times. If you remove previous Comment next might not post at all.
ReplyDeleteHello!- did you want me to remove your previous comment? It doesn't link to you or anything. Please feel free to visit at Instagram!
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