Chilean Fire Bush - a hidden jewel in our garden
It is heartbreaking that this beauty is hidden in our garden but at least the hummingbirds have found it. Hidden because it is planted behind a 7 feet tall rose. I planted it there because I was under the impression that it would become a tree. It can indeed become a tree and there is one growing about a mile from our house that is around 20 feet tall. In our garden, it is taking its sweet time and is only 4 feet tall after being planted seven years ago (2017). It did not begin to bloom until its fifth year and this is the first year flowering has been so profuse. Whenever I think about this plant, I always remember what the Gosslers said in their book "The Gossler Guide to the Best Hardy Shrubs". I quote it here: "Since this plant comes from southern Chile, we begin with a word of warning: it will not grow anywhere in the United States outside western Washington, Oregon and northern California. People wanting to grow E. coccineum in the eastern part of the country will
Snif. These are my son's favourite Christmas treat, but he's in Ottawa this Christmas, so I won't be making them. (we don't need them, and they make a LOT, as you know.)
ReplyDeletePhillip, you are not playing fair, betting that we "only eat one"! That is an impossible thing to do. Your "buckeyes" look too tempting!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to make a batch of this delectable treats. Many thanks for the easy to follow recipe.
Hi Phillip~~ At first glance I thought they were filberts/hazelnuts--indigenous to the Pacific Northwest and an economic boon. What an amazing similarity. I'll have to show this recipe to my cookie bakers. They look like they're as tasty as they are pretty.
ReplyDeleteYummy and so easy to prepare. I'll try that one. Thanks
ReplyDeleteAnd, is that a trowel shaped spoon rest that I see there on your stove?! Clever!
ReplyDeleteThey really do look like buckeyes. I've copied the recipe, it sounds really good.
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This time of year is so difficult for those of us who like sweets. Fortunately the combo of peanut butter and chocolate has never been a favorite of mine. Weird, I know!
ReplyDeleteLove these yummies! I'd make some but I would eat all of them.
ReplyDeleteOh, they are so delicious.We Buckeye's love buckeyes especially the candy ones.
ReplyDeleteChocolate + Peanut Butter = Heaven! Those look so good, and I was looking for another candy to make this year. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteSeeing these makes me look forward to christmas even more. My Sister is the baker in our family and this is one of the items she makes every year. My mouth is watering.
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law makes these every year and sends them to us for Christmas. I _adore_ them.
ReplyDeleteAdore.
*Drool*
ReplyDeleteOh my these do look yummy! How can they be so easy to make?
ReplyDeletePhillip, I'm sending this post immediately to my sister the baker and cookie maker! The recipe sounds delicious and she will be tickled pink to have a new one to tempt her kids...All grown up now, I should add. Thanks, gail
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog - it's nice to see another Alabama garden! Those peanut butter balls look yummy; peanut butter and chocolate is one of my family's favorite taste combinations. I will have to give these a try.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog - it's nice to see another Alabama garden! Those peanut butter balls look yummy; peanut butter and chocolate is one of my family's favorite taste combinations. I will have to give these a try.
ReplyDeleteYum, Philip ... for years, a traditional Holiday treat in our home (with help from their father, my grandboys made them for a teacher's gift :) Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteCoincidentally, my neighbor put a plate of these in my mailbox today! Hadn't tasted them before.... they're great! Much better than Reese's PB Cups, since they're not as sweet.
ReplyDeletePeanut butter and chocolate. ummmmm! Thanks again for an easy tasty recipe!
ReplyDeleteHello Phillip,
ReplyDeleteWhen you have a chance, would you stop by my blog and pick something up?
oh those look so dangerous. Yum yum. Perhaps I will add to my list of Christmas goodies to make tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHi Philipp
ReplyDeletethis is just great and I love these tiny balls with chocolate !! thanks for the sharing !!
I am Pierre based in Paris France and I have created my food blog with inventive french food come and have a visit you are very welcome !! se you sson ! Pierre
I work with an Ohio State boy who brings them back from Ohio after visiting his parents for the holidays. That time is almost here!!!!
ReplyDeleteDidn't you know I'm on a diet? As punishment, I've tagged you with an Honest Scrap Award at http://federaltwist.blogspot.com/2009/12/honest-scrap-award.html.
ReplyDeletePhillip,
ReplyDeleteEvery time I come here, I either gain a pant size or find a new plant I want. Your blog spells d-a-n-g-e-r! But, it is always such a treat to visit!! I think peanut butter balls and peppermint bark are my favorite holiday treats!!
Hi Phillip, I missed this post because I was baking other cookies to ship to my kids ;-]
ReplyDeleteBuckeyes became a favorite in our family after the recipe was shared at a cookie exchange over 30 years ago - but we had to tweak the ingredients...
Y'all might be surprised to know the original recipe didn't call for shortening to melt with the chocolate for dipping. It used block paraffin, the stuff on top of homemade jelly, to make the coating flow. We swapped it out for for shortening the second time we made it.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose