“Reflections”
O Lord, it’s true, I know it’s late, But first I have to clean my sink And check the last box on my list Before I head upstairs to bed. When morning comes, I want to see A cleaner sink than usual. I’ll take care of the dishes first, I’ll wipe the counter clean, and then, Those…
Walking on a tapestry
Yesterday I planted zinnias, herbs, and a couple tomato plants in a small garden bed and went to return the wheelbarrow to the shed. The grass has grown a little longer back there, and is full of buttercups, white clover, yellow clover, and this lovely red and pink grass. I’ll have to look it up.…
Literaritea Chai
LITERARITEA CHAI 8 teaspoons loose-leaf assam tea (I use a large teaball or put all the ingredients in a large press-and-brew teabag)25-30 whole cardamom pods (I don’t count; just a small handful)2 cinnamon sticks6 whole cloves1 star anise (optional, but very good)1 inch fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. dried tea-cut (optional)1 quart water1/3-1/2 c. sugar1…
Literaritea Scones
Literaritea Scones Serves 16 (unless you have a lot of scone-lovers) Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper. Sift or thoroughly whisk together: 2 1/2 c. flour (white or part whole wheat) 2 tsp. grated orange peel 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp.…
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