"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 wish you a lovely Valentine's day my dear friend/ Tyra xoxo
Infinity love! I am not sure how it started but when our son was very young I would tell him: "I love you infinity"..even now I occasionally say that in a card or text message.
I love this post, the images and quote are lovely~~
I hope your day is filled with love.
Gail
I love the vintage postcards! Hope you have a beautiful Valentine's Day.
Cameron
I followed a link from one of your comments yesterday to Marysol, but I couldn't leave a comment there. I hope she sees this--she's quite a talented baker; I think I gained 5 pounds just looking at all the yummy photos:)
Thanks for sharing.
Jen
A heartwarming story, Gail. Thanks for sharing. May you also spend this Valentine's Day surrounded in love.
Thanks Cameron. Although not the original cards from Germany printed in the early
1900s, they are 20 years old, purchased at the Henry Ford Museum (Dearborn, MI).
I love the rich colors, Racquel, and glad you enjoyed these. Happy Valentine's Day dear Perennial Garden friend :)
... and Happy Valentine's Day to you, dear Rose. I loved Zelda's quote ~ 'Scott & Zelda, a tragic twosome but a fascinating read. Delighted you visited Marysol ... isn't she amazingly sweet!
Hi Jen and thanks ... a very Happy Valentine's Day to you also:
Thanks Nancy. I enjoy vintage cards and kept these over the years instead of mailing. A most Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours also.
Did you know she suffered from Schizophrenia..?
Hope you are having a beautiful day~I can only imagine what delicious, sinfully decadent treat you have in store for your family on this special day! :)
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Bloggin Sis
Cat
I love vintage valentines. :-)
happy valentine's day, joey!
Special heartfelt Valentine wishes for you, dear jodi ... indeed the evening was special, shared with old friends (our children are best friends as are our grandchildren). Do hope your day was as precious as you are!
... and to you a beautiful Valentine day also, dear Marmee. Enjoy your vacation. Time with sisters is precious :)
You know, this is one card collection I may be very interested in starting.
Hope your V-day brought you much love and plenty of smiles, mi amiga.