"Just for one's health ... it is very necessary to work in the garden and to see the flowers growing." Vincent Van Gogh PURPLE CONEFLOWER ( Echinacea purpurea ) 'NOT YOUR ORDINARY' BLUEBERRY MUFFINS ~ On the lighter side, these are always a family favorite from ... PICNIC! Recipes and Menus for Outdoor Enjoyment 1 2/3 cups flour 1/3 cup wheat germ 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 t sp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cups MICHIGAN blueberries (preferably small wild ones) 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter Preheat oven to 400-degrees. In large bowl, combine flower, wheat germ, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add blueberries and stir to coat. Add buttermilk and butter. Stir until just mixed. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans. Bake 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans for 2 minutes. "The purple coneflower isn't really purple at all. The large, eye-catching flowers are bright rose-pink. Each flower has a bristly iridescent orange cent...
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I do hope your wish comes true, flowgirl1 ... (Not a shabby view)! Circa is getting rave reviews as are many of our award-winning MI wines ...
Hugs, sweet Gail! Last week's vacation meets this week's reality :)
Thank you for your uplifting words, this is a day I truly needed them.
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Marnie
Now wouldn't that be fun, Nutty! Indeed, the wine is an added bonus ... it's delightful to uncork a bottle and remember the fertile earth from where it came!
Oh yes, Marnie, especially the sparkling wines from L. Mawby,, perfect for the holidays. Willow Vineyard is indeed charming with a stunning view. When we were there, they were pressing grapes ... very interesting (should have included those photos)!
Beautiful photos and montages.
Frances
We return each autumn, Lindalou, amazed with each new offering in both wine and new vineyards. We are indeed blessed to have this gift ... after all, we are the 'Great Lake State' :)
How sweet, dear Frances! Because of my great passion for this beautiful state, I deemed myself a self-proclaimed 'ambassador' :)
thank you very much
congratulations for THE VILLAGE VOICE blog
Warm wishes
Thank you, Lino Ruiu ... you are most kind.
what's you're favorite Mi. Wine Joey? I've always wondered what you enjoy on that beautiful lake,w/your scrumptious meals, & what you toast that moon with!!:)
Big hugs Bloggin Sis!
Cat