The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
To date, every recipe you've recommended has been pretty amazing! Can't wait to try this one, as well!
ReplyDeleteThese look deee-lish! I bet your co-workers were very happy. I haven't worked with almond paste either. Sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThey look heavenly Phillip, got to try them...mm
ReplyDeleteTyra
After your tomato cups were a big hit at our last campout, I can't wait to try these!
ReplyDeletethese look divine!!!
ReplyDeleteUmmm, sounds good and only 6 ingredients. Something different for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Oh stop it. If you keep this up I am going to be forced to get in that kitchen and bake something sinfully delicious.
ReplyDeleteI just gained five lbs. looking at them. Yum!
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteNot only a delicious sounding recipe...they look perfect. gail
ReplyDeleteWow... I could even make and eat those... no dairy! I could never get them to look as fabulous as yours however. Your photo illustrates well your talent in both baking and photography.
ReplyDeleteI've been baking from Nancie McDermott's Southern Cakes cookbook lately. So fun. But I need to buy some better cake pans.
ReplyDeleteThose look really delicious!
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