An Herb Lemonade for Memorial Weekend

There's a new mint lemonade to add to the herbal lemonade repertoire.  It was a hit at a recent family gathering, which is good, as there's a lot of mint around here.  In fact, I'm slowly but surely working on pulling up all the Kentucky Colonel mint that has taken a foothold in the garden.  It seems a piece came in with some leeks that were transplanted into the garden.   Sneaky stuff, that mint.

The music Playlist is now turned off, due to some feedback I received.  It's still there, at the bottom of the page.  The only difference is you'll have to turn it on now, instead of it coming on automatically.

I recently prepared a salad dressing from Eat To Live, which we're enjoying, with a nice blend of flavors.  It was tweaked a little, as you may have guessed.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/2 c water
1/4 c seasoned (basil & oregano) rice vinegar
2 tbs roasted garlic olive oil
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c raisins
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic salt

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.  Have a safe & wonderful Memorial weekend, friends!

When Life Gives You Lemons...

My lemonade is branching out.  I've mentioned lavender lemonade.  This weekend, I tried rosemary lemonade, which was surprisingly good and mild.  Visiting friends suggested both mint and cumin lemonades, so these will probably be next.  I'm loving the lavender, but I need to be harvesting most of it for my soaps, and eye and therapy pillows.  Plus, mixing it up keeps it interesting.

Not long ago, I mentioned a tufted titmouse landing in my hair.  And the sweetness of holding a yellow finch fledgling.  Putting on a pair of jeans this weekend, I found the beginnings of a birdnest in one of the pockets.  Being honored by all of this bird energy made me curious.  I  consulted Animal-Speak, which tells me birds have an ability to respond automatically to whatever presents itself, intuitively.  They can also teach us about lightness of being & air/breath.  Finch energy is about new experiences.  Interesting!

This weekend, I switched out all my summer/winter clothes and linens.  Flannel sheets are delightful when it's chilly, but I'm welcoming the return of crisp cotton sheets.  I planted a bachelor button mix this year, and am loving the deep purple one on the bottom right.  May it prosper and spread seed!  Have a wonderful week, friends!