Strawberry Tree
Since moving to Washington, I have discovered a great number of new trees. One of my favorites is the Strawberry Tree ( Arbutus unedo ). It is a four-season tree with semi-glossy evergreen leaves and lovely mahogany bark. In autumn, clusters of white flowers appear, bearing a resemblance to Lily-of-the-Valley flowers. And then there are the little fruits, which resemble strawberries that appear at the same time as the flowers. I am not sure why, but I have only seen a few fruits on ours. I don't know if birds are getting them before I see them or what happens. The fruits are said to be edible but not very tasty (to humans). This year, our tree is loaded with flowers, the most I've ever seen. Bees absolutely love it and so do the hummingbirds. The flowers usually continue to appear straight through winter, and it can be blooming even during the coldest periods of winter. Aside from the fact that I have not seen much of the colorful fruits, the major negative note is the fact tha
yummy, can i have a bowlful pleeeease?
ReplyDeleteWe're having turkey vegetable soup for supper tonight, courtesy of my longsuffering spouse, but this sounds like it should be on tap later this week. Delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt is one of those days. Actually one of those months that is good for soup. Lentil is on our menu today. This soup sounds yummmmy.
ReplyDeleteOh yum!! I am going to make this, but with vegetable broth!
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome! Definitely on this week's menu! Have you recovered from this cold and snow yet?
ReplyDeleteBroccol Cheddar soup is my favorite. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and delicious sounding soup (and beautiful bowl!). Lisa, my husband cooked lentil soup today too (with chicken sausage). Great weather for hearty soup here in NC.
ReplyDeleteAnother yummy recipe Phillip. I hope all your plants are OK... Your Camellias?
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds delicious ;)
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite soup, broccoli cheddar, I could eat it everyday.
Thank you for sharing your recipe with us, yum !
One of my favorite soups. Warming and filling. I had chili all weekend and something creamy like this sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Phillip, this is the perfect soup for these cold days & nights. I am definitely going to make a pot using this recipe. Many thanks...
ReplyDeleteI want some NOW!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect soup weather, isn't it Phillip? Your pictures look good enough to eat. Sorry, it had to be said. We are having french onion soup tonight. :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
I love this type of soup, it sounds so good right now!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds delicious! And, it looks delicious too!-
ReplyDeleteOh.My.God. I am going making this this weekend. I am practically salivating just looking at the recipe.
ReplyDeleteSounds so warm and comforting!
ReplyDeleteI swear, I am coming for dinner some evening. Your fault.
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