THE VILLAGE VOICE

Blessings in life are often small and overlooked ... Scilla siberica ( Siberian squill or wood squill )  ... a sure sign of spring!

"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!" Mark Twain (Tom Sawyer, Detective.)

“I adore simple pleasures. They are the last refuge of the complex.” ~ Oscar Wilde Cheers to thawing April Lake! (Hubbard Lake, MI)

"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!" ~ Sitting Bull Vernal Equinox (Hubbard Lake, MI) For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise my love, my fair one, and come away. ~ The Song of Solomon, 2:11-13

"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow."   ~ Proverb HONEY DIJON SALMON ~  delicious Lenten offering with Roasted Cauliflower and healthy baked Sweet Potato for color and flavor 1  lb. salmon (trout or like fish) 1/4  cup extra-virgin olive oil 3  Tbs. honey 3  Tbs. Dijon Mustard 2  cloves minced garlic 3  Tbs. fresh lemon juice plus zest 1/2  tsp. coriander cayenne pepper to taste dill weed to taste freshly ground pepper to taste Combine oil, honey, mustard, garlic, lemon juice plus zest, coriander, cayenne, dill, and ground pepper.  Pour over salmon and marinate for 30 minutes or longer. Bring to room temperature and grill on high for 7 minutes or, depending on thickness, until done to liking. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Separate head of cauliflower into florets. Spread florets on roasting pan sprayed with Pam. Drizzle florets with good olive oil and toss until coated. S...

"Tempus fugit"  (time flies) 'Kaleidoscope Clocks'

"The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size." -  Gertrude S. Wister PRIMROSE (FEBRUARY FLOWER of the MONTH) HONEY PECAN CRUSTED SALMON ~ a delicious Lenten (anytime) treat (compliments of ~ divadicucina.com) 2  salmon filets coarse salt & freshly ground pepper paprika 2  Tbsp Dijon Mustard 2  Tbsp honey 2  Tbsp melted unsalted butter 1  tsp Worcestershire Sauce 1/2  cup finely chopped pecans 1/2  cup finely chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven to 400º. Rinse fish and pat dry. Place skin side down on parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Whisk together mustard, honey, butter and Worcestershire. In small bowl combine pecans and parsley. Spoon a tablespoon of sauce in with nuts and combine.  Brush remaining sauce onto salmon filets. Press sticky pecan mixture to the top of filets. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until th...