I don't think I have ever seen a shade of green that I didn't like.  And, in that vein, there is no wonder that the name Green Goddess stuck as a popular salad dressing after being invented in the 1920s.  Right about now, as I am completely vulnerable to anything that resembles actual growth of green plants out and about, it is no wonder I went off in this direction this morning.  I am prepared now to be fixated on how the weeks ahead will give … [Read more...]

  you know Winter's getting old when you're out in your yard checking to see if anything's happening yet!  My Hellebores haven't budged in about a month!  And, this rhododendron lies in wait. Three things happened today.  First and foremost, the SUN came out! Then, I decided to indulge my recent craving for a good old Spinach Salad - you know, they're hard to find anymore in restaurants and when they are, they usually seem old.  Third, I … [Read more...]