4.21.2011

The True Fleur De Lis and a Symbol of the Trinity- the Iris

Scentimental Rose

More Clematis Blooming in the Garden



Local Cattle Lying Down Before the Rain

Blueberries

Blue Clematis Blooms

Genovese and Lime Basil

Gumbo Z' Herbes from my Garden for Maundy Thursday

Today is Maundy Thursday-
so I made a delicious Gumbo Z'Herbes from the greens and herbs in our garden;

"Hummingbird Hill Gumbo Z'Herbes"
1/4 cup of fresh butter from a local dairy,
1 tbs flour
1 vidalia onion choped fine and saute with
a handful of fresh spinach, 3 handfuls of fresh romaine lettuce, 1 handful of fresh tarragon, parsley, thyme, oregano and a little Basil all chopped and ground, then add
2 cups of no salt chicken stock
Black and Red Pepper-
and my personal touch-
1 tbs of cinnamon and 4 fresh French Bay leaves.
Bring to a boil and then reduce on medium for 1 hour-
Chop, grind and strain through a sieve,
serve over Atchafalya basin rice
with a generous dollop of crystal hot sauce!



Space Saving Way to Grow Potatoes