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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
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Spinach Dip



Michael's aunt and cousin from Mississippi and our friend Joann from Memphis will be here this weekend for their annual hair appointments so I've been in the kitchen.

This is our favorite dip (sooo addictive) and it is simple to do (just a lot of chopping). This recipe comes from the Knorr's Vegetable Soup Mix box. It calls for 1 cup of mayonnaise in addition to the sour cream but we prefer just the sour cream so we use all sour cream and it is delicious. I also think fresh spinach is much better than the frozen spinach. It is great served with Hawaiian Bread or just crackers.

INGREDIENTS
1 package (10 oz.) baby spinach, chopped or 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream
1 cup Mayonnaise (or sour cream)
1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix
1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Combine all ingredients and chill about 2 hours.

Now is that easy or what? I sense of game of Mexican Train coming on!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. LKTJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    This was always my favorite growing up. We'd put it in a bread bowl using good San Francisco sourdough. Enjoy!

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  2. scottweberpdxJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    yumm...sounds like a winner to me!

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  3. DarlaJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I loooove spinach dip and have a recipe that will knock you bloomers off!

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Whoo hooo, sounds like a good time and the dip looks delicious.

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  5. EveJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Heavenly!!!! Thanks Phillip! Have fun!

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  6. Phillip OliverJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Darla, I'd love to try it!

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  7. meemsnycJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I make this dip too, and it is sooo good. I like to put it in a bowl of bread.

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  8. compost in my shoeJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Our spinach crop has continued even with the 20degree nights we have had. Now I know what we can do with some of the harvest!

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  9. GailJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Yummy...It's important to have a few excellent dip recipes to serve visitors and residents on cold wintry days! gail

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  10. Jill of All TradesJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I so love that stuff. I've never made it but have eaten PLENTY!

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  11. still goodJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Hope you are having fun! I just took a picture of a red bird in the snow and it made me think of you.

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