Native Red Maple Seeds

Native Red Maple Seeds

Happenings in the Garden

Blue Bunting

Variegated Yucca in Bloom

Red Finch

Goldfinch

Mourning Dove

Red Hot Poker

Bird Bill Day Flower

Paprika Yarrow

Purple Salvia

The last of our vegetables are planted in raised bins and
we enjoyed everyone of the birds and flowers above.

Caramelized Apples

Caramelized Apples

2 large tart green applies, peeled and cored
scant amount of lemon or orange juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground anise seeds, not with pods
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon dehydrated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange liquor (optional)

Peel and core apples. Cut into bite pieces or slices depending upon what you wish to use them for. Toss in a little lemon or orange juice to keep them from browning. Sprinkle in all the spices and orange peel and set aside. Melt the butter then add the brown sugar. Get the mixture bubbly and add the apple mixture. Cook on medium till apples are soft and mixture is thickened. Add the orange liquor and cook for two more minutes. Serve over pancakes, waffles, or perhaps pork chops or roast. Enjoy!

Hamburger Patties

Hamburger Patties

We rarely eat beef due to cost and the heavy texture
to the meat. After a medical procedure which had
me sore and out of sorts, I wanted
something simple to make. Gary got a package of
thick burger patties which came six to a pack.
I sauteed them, then put BBQ sauce on top.
We also had some peas to go along with.
We'll be able to have the meal three days in a row.
Something simple and I don't have to cook each day.

We postponed our planting day due to
the big thunderstorm we're having today.
Glad we did because the tiny plants would
have been pelted  unmercifully.
Tomorrow will be a better day to plant.