This is what the cold dew does to these blooms! Omg, I think my Morning Glories are on their last legs! Ouch! This is very sad for me. I love just checking on them every morning when I walk out to the garage - they've become like my little pets....... Ok, I know... There are still many buds on the plants but I think tonight it's going down to 34F and today could be it! I may actually cover them up. It's definitely looking like … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Raspberry Nutmeg Muffins
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg zest of one lemon or orange 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract turbinado sugar for sprinkling Preheat oven to 425F. Line muffin tin with papers. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking … [Read more...]
Why We Love “Indian Summer”
Perfect juxtapostion of two seasons!!! Well, this morning I felt like today was going to be an "Indian Summer" day! My body can sense when the barometric pressure has gone up and I spontaneously wake up earlier and alert and happy! (We won't go into what happens at the opposite end of the barometric scale - perhaps there is a job in this for me with the Weather Channel?, I digress) I went out snapping pictures while everything was still … [Read more...]