THE VILLAGE VOICE

"But now in September the garden has cooled, and with it my possessiveness. The sun warms my back instead of beating on my head ... The harvest has dwindled, and I have grown apart from the intense midsummer relationship that brought it on." ~ Robert Finch TOAD LILY ( Tricyrtis 'variegata" ) _____________________________ SESAME PORK TENDERLOIN ~ A long marinade and quick grilling make for a lovely simple supper, perfect for warm autumn evenings ____ 2 well-trimmed boneless pork tenderloins 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp. sesame oil 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 1 Tbsp. grated ginger (1 tsp. powdered ginger) 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Combine orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, vinegar, garlic, ginger and olive oil. Pour over pork tenderloins (either in glass container or large plastic bag) and marinate overnight, turning frequently. Preheat grill. Remove pork from marinade. Place marinade ...

MACKINAC ISLAND ( Official site: http://www.mackinacisland.org/ ) ~ Lilac festival __________________________ "The lilac is one of the enduring symbols of Mackinac Island. First planted here by French missionaries in the 1600's, the oldest living lilacs on American soil are on Mackinac Island. some of the older lilac shrubs have grown to treelike proportions over the years. Each spring,m the trees fill the Island air with sweet fragrance and dazzle with their rich shades of purple, lavender, and white. Since 1949, Mackinac Island has celebrated the arrival of summer with the annual Lilac Festival in June, when hundreds of lilac trees are in full flower. Stella King, a well-loved citizen of the Island, created quite a stir that year when she rode through town in her carriage decorated with lilacs. Amid this lush atmosphere, is it any surprise that romance is rampant on the Island? Couples get married every day and every place on Mackinac Island ~ in quaint churches,...