~ Beauteous pansy and sunset______________
The beauteous pansies rise
In purple, gold, and blue,
With tints of rainbow hue
Mocking the sunset skies.
~ Thomas John Ouseley
(The Angel of the Flowers)
~ Pansy portraits
AUTUMN DINNER ~ ROASTED SAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH With GUYERE, SAUTÉED FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY and TOASTED PINE NUTS
“Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” ― Gregory F. Lenz November Sunset (Hubbard Lake, MI) ROASTED SAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH With GUYERE, SAUTÉED FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY and TOASTED PINE NUTS ~ Delightful autumn dinner slightly adapted from pinch of yum . 1 halved and seeded spaghetti squash Extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 2-3 minced cloves garlic 2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 cup minced fresh parsley 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or 2 tsp. dried 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1/2 - 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts Preheat oven to 375º. Rub squash with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Place cut side down on sprayed rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Let cool until able to handle and scrape inside with a fork and pull strands away from ski...
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Dearest Kathryn...both 'grandboys' were present when I was shooting these pansies. "Mimi," they exclaimed, "they look like faces". "Yes," I answered, "and like snowflakes and people, no two are alike."
Thank you Gardengirl. Pansies are like ice cream. Almost everyone loves both and if they don't, I wonder!
The collections of flowers in your last few posts are spot on, I particually like the panies montage.It's amazing how different their faces are.
cheers Mark
I was going to ask you about the large photo, until I read the caption--that answered for me. What a stunning special effect!
I am glad your "grandboys" go into the garden with you. Both of my grandmothers lived in London, Ontario, where they had city bungalows on narrow, deep lots. Both had wonderful flower gardens and I spent many happy hours with both of them enjoying the fruits and flowers. I am 50 and the scents of certain flowers whisk me back in time. Your "grandboys" will always remember their time in the garden with you.
Your pal, Sheila from west Michigan
P.S. My special name for my mom was...."Mimi" of course!
/Katarina
It's fun when ideas *click*, Rose. Thank you for appreciating.
Hi pal Sheila! Thank you for the lovely words. My love for gardening stems from my mother's joy and big smile as she wiped beads of sweat from her freckled nose after a day in her garden. My children all love to garden so looks like we're doin' somethin' good! (All grandmothers on the maternal side of my family are called 'Mimi' ...)
I see spring has found you also, Katarina. Isn't it delightful after the long, hard winter!
Another beautiful post!!
Hope you have been enjoying working in the garden, by your lovely pic's & post's~it looks as if you have!
Hug's,
Cat