I’ve been away from this blog for so long, I feel terrible.
I have a million ideas for posts, but can’t seem to take any photos in a timely manner, so the posts don’t get written even if I’ve put them all together in my head. I have a feeling I’ll be writing plenty once the book deadline has passed (a few more weeks) so look for a lot of new recipes coming soon.
And while I don’t have a recipe today, I do have a horticultural tip to pass along. I heard about it at the grocery store. (I was eavesdropping.) Already it’s made me deliriously happy.
Do you love hydrangeas? I think they’re the best. If you have them in your yard, or pick up a bouquet at the market, I’ll bet you’ve had this experience. You gleefully display a few of those pink and blue puff balls in a vase only to find a bouquet of limp, pitiful flowers a few hours later.
Dip the cut end of the hydrangea stem in a cup of boiling water for 15 seconds. Then go ahead and put the flowers in the vase filled with clean, cool water. The flowers will last for days.
You’re welcome.
Leave a comment, say hello, tell me what you’re cooking these days. On July 1st, to celebrate turning in three (out of four!) chapters of the book, I’ll use Randomizer to select a winner from the comments. What’s the prize? A box of delicious from my pantry. Expect to receive six jars – jams, sauces, pickles, and more. Yes, it’s a bribe, but it’s a tasty one.
xoMrsW
Evidence. Four days of hydrangeas (and a rambunctious lily.)
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