"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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Eileen
Cheers!
Kiki~
Marnie
machelle
Such a lovely, peaceful place to enjoy a glass of wine! A toast to the sweetness of summertime: live, laugh and... loaf. :D
About as good as it gets, Eileen, and each evening is different. Thank you.
Cheers, Cameron! Happy July :)
Thank you, dear Kiki. Do hope your summer is magical!
Indeed I do, Rosey! Count me in for enjoying the remains of the day as I hope you are :)
Thank you, dear Marnie .... (Clink)!
Thanks, Kim. Happy July gardening, dear friend :)
A favorite of mine also, machelle. Thank you and so true!
Thanks Nancy. This is our July sunset view at the lake ... not too shabby! Catching the sunset in my wine glass is added enjoyment. Since the sun traverses, I have a sunset view from many angles, hoping to capture all 4 seasons in my glass, a fun goal :)
Love it, sweet Kate! Happy July :)
Hope you get 1 of these comments as having trouble posting at times.
The pictures are just magnificent.
Welcome Ginny ... how kind. Wishing you a beautiful 'remains of the day'!
Hi, dear Lindalou, and thanks. Lots of little bars with great burgers ... hum, wonder! The summer has been awesome with hopefully more perfect weather. Little Luke is a cutie ... you are blessed :)
Thanks, dear Kala ... and honor coming from creative you :)
Hi Rose. it's been a hot summer both here and at the lake with not much time in between to catch up on the blog. But life is good! Entertaining a dear Florida friend here then back to the lake on Thurs for more family reunion fun. Happy to see Thelma & Louise 'on the road again.' :) Summer hugs.
Welcome Elettra ... thank you!!!
Your Hubbard Lake shots are always so beautiful! But these sunset shots through the wine glass must be the best ever! Captivating images!
Thank you for your words....I can feel your pain. And thank you for sharing what you've gone through. I'll get back to you again.