"No winter lasts forever;
no spring skips it's turn."
~ Hal Borland
Green Man ~ Hubbard Lake December Sunset
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“O, wind, if winter comes,
can spring be far behind?"
~ Percy Shelley
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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happy december my dear friend joey.
Marnie
Have a Merry Christmas!
kate
Thank you, dear friend Marmee ... the lake is one of my favorite spots to photograph and fun to combine different feelings. Wishing you the happiest of holidays shared with your beautiful family. Christmas Blessings!
Thank you dear Marnie :) I know I will enjoy sharing winter with you and seeing life/wildlife through your gifted eye. Happy Holidays!
Thank you, Kate ... I have fun creating them! Wishing you the merriest of holidays ... and fun in the kitchen :)
Thanks Anna. I love the twinkle in Green Man's eye. He face hangs on our cottage overlooking this beautiful lake ~ he, too, is happy for the longer days when we will be spending more time with him :)
Have a good week!
Those cranberry recipes sound so good!
Happy Winter Solstice dear Joey!
And may you and your family have a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
Good day, dear Kana, and thank you. You too have been busy on your new 'great' looking blog!
Dearest Kerri, how kind! As you might have noticed, I have 'a thing' for cranberries and beginning in early November, can never seem to get my fill, which will pass when the calendar turns :) Happy Holidays and may the New Year surround us all in happiness :)
Happy Holidays!
Cameron
It does seem like many are honoring the Solstice, Monica, although, like you, it has always been a day I love to celebrate. Yea!
Thank you, dear Gina ... I've been thinking of and missing you too! Yes, it's been quite a year and the loss is huge ... it's wonderful to see your beautiful girls enjoying your rich life. The merriest of holidays, Christmas Blessings, and wishes for a beautiful New Year!
Happy Holidays, Cameron, and thank you. Do hope you are on the mend, Birthday Girl!
Wishing you and yours an especially Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Hugs!!
Thank you, dear Beckie, and wishing you the same ... a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2010!
May you delight in the season of JOY!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
love and light Anna xo
http://esthersgardennotes.blogspot.com/2011/01/green-man-and-dancing-trees.html
Wouldn't it be interesting if mediaeval and modern artists were able to get together for a discussion about symbolism?
Esther
So enjoyed your post, Esther, and looking forward for a moment to return and read all the comments.