September Surprises
It is always a thrill to stumble across a plant that I may have forgotten about or one that does something unexpected. That has happened several times over the past weeks. First, the vine pictured above is the Eastern Prince Schisandra vine ( Schinensis chinensis ), also known as "Magnolia Vine". I purchased it in May of 2023 from One Green World in Portland. I don't know what attracted me to it, other than the fact that I'd never heard of it before and the description sounded nice. I didn't forget about this plant; in fact, it has grown quite vigorously up an archway at the entrance to our woodland path. It shares space alongside the rose 'Lamarque'. I did forget that it produces berries, so I was surprised when I looked up and saw them dangling over the top of the arbor. The berries are used in Chinese medicine. They are called the "Five Flavor Berry" and said to have five flavors in one - sweet, salty, bitter, tangy and sour. Chinese le...
Phillip, not only looks wonderful but sounds delicious. Love okra but have not grown it in our vegetable garden... brings back many fond memories of living back east. Tell Michael he can whip some up for us anytime. :)
ReplyDeleteHe did learn to cook...just like my granny used to make! Yumm....good stuff!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful plate of food and I know it tasted even better than it looks, somehow.
ReplyDeleteI love all your fiesta dishes. So pretty. Are they new?
Now I know why you love Michael so much, it is his cooking. YUMMMMMM I can't bake much of anything but I can make a mean dinner. :)
ReplyDeleteDoes that look fabulous!! I just had 'Southern' today, LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like the sort of stuff my Grandma in Arkansas used to make! My family roots are Southern on both sides, and I do love the cookin' down yonder.
ReplyDeleteThis plate envies Paula Deen's and I know...I ate at her restaurant. Now all you need is a glass of sweet tea. I put a sprig of mint in mine..have you tried that? I also stole that idea from PD. Looks dee-licious!
ReplyDeleteDelicious!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmmm mmmm! That looks delicious, but I'm not surprised. He always cooked delcious food when I was there.
ReplyDeleteFresh mint tea and fresh lemonade mixed half and half. Mary
ReplyDeleteLooks like a heart attack on a plate, but what a wonderful way to go!
ReplyDeleteOh wow..that looks So Delicious!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a Lucky Man!!
You are both so talented!
Hugs to you and hugs to Michael!
gerri XXXX
It does not get much better than that. I love southern cooking.
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