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Back in Action


~ Friday, August 10, 2012

Picking  "San Marzano" tomatoes together
It’s amazing how a mother’s touch gives a house and garden a life of their own.  A mother’s magic turns a house into a festive castle, and transforms pebbles in the garden into enchanting dancing fairies.  (Okay, the fairy part might be after I’ve had a couple glasses of wine!)  Nevertheless, when my mom injured her foot and was in a cast this summerleaving her powerless!the entire house felt gray.  Confined to her recliner and wheelchair the most part of the day, the main events of the day were scolding the squirrels from the family room window for eating all of her peaches, and scolding my dad for buying eggs with the wrong expiration date.  However, I am happy to report,   as of this week, all is well in the world again:  The cast is off, and Mom’s back in actionwhich means so am I! 

I am starting with her creation of simple summer bouquets.  With the heat of the summer, flowers are few; however, there is never a shortage of fresh herbs growing in my mom’s garden.  A few sprigs of rosemary, mint, or sage will dress up any table.  A tall, thin vase with large sprigs of rosemary would be lovely as the backdrop for a display of appetizers; or try two short vases set apart at the dinner table.   Not to mention the herbs will produce a wonderful scent in the house.  And if you haven’t done so yet, my mom reminds me, and you, to pinch the flower growth from your basil, so the new leaves will grow and your basil plant will maintain its fullness.