Happening Herbs, And "Dog Days"

I hope you planted herbs this past spring. The bounty is 
continuous throughout the summer and the sensory experience 
is yours for the planting. I've collected samples of all my herbs 
to show you how beautiful they are. I did a harvest and cut back 
severely on some of the herbs that are starting to "peter-out."
Parsley is all but gone and the basil is starting to bolt (flower). 
I'm snipping the flowers off to get the leaf growth strong at 
least for awhile. 

It was a picture waiting to happen! Two of my favorite edibles, 
basil and tomatoes 'oh yeah baby!' 

Slice them up, add mozzarella, drizzle with reduced balsamic 
vinegar glaze, and top it off with some aromatic basil..well the 
taste DIVINE! It's called Tomato Caprese. See the recipe on
EARTHLY DELIGHTS from last summer.

Maybe a little liquid refreshment is called for. Minty Lemonade
will hit the spot. For us it's just Crystal Light Lemonade, we 
don't want the extra sugar, but adding some of my mint herb,
fresh lemon slices and ice, this will quench that sweaty brow.
Now wait not done…for a tasty cocktail to have on the porch,
say about 7…add a splash of cold, cold vodka…mmmm!
delightful!! 

Well Sam just had to share the pool with Mama and her Chicks!
You might remember she decided it was thyme for a swim. Sam
gave in, they had a great shared moment and now all are 
exhausted! The "dog days of summer" have arrived. Hot, humid 
not a breath of air. Let's have a science moment, Sam won't mind
...he's napping. In our Northern Hemisphere, it's the tilt of the 
earth causing the sun's light to "hit" us at a more direct angle, 
and for a longer period of time throughout the day. Hence…
hotter, longer days during the summer. End of July through 
August, early September are typically those dog-days of summer.

 YES THE SUN'S SO BRIGHT,
WHY I CAN'T TAKE THE LIGHT.
IS SWEATING TO BE MY PLIGHT?
NOPE, IT'S THYME FOR  AN ICE CREAM DELIGHT!!



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