IN THE GARDEN

PICTURES

FOOD AND GARDEN

-CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD AND CAPERS SAUCE-

-RISOTTO WITH PARMESAN CHEESE-

-SPINACH AND POTATO STEW-

-ASSORTED SALAD-

-CHOCOLATE CHIPS MINI MUFFINS-

-THE PATIO-

-BABY PALM TREE AND GREEN CHILI-

-EGGPLANT-

-TOMATO PLANT-

-ROSES-

STRAWBERRY JELLO AND A TRIP TO GARDEN SHOP

A quick and delicious dessert for summer time, made of strawberry jello and seedless grapes on the bottom, topped with cool whip and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Very refreshing!

FRESH MINT LIQUEUR

1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves
3 cups vodka
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp glycerin
8 drops green food coloring
2 drops blue food coloring
Wash leaves in cold water several times. Shake or pat dry gently. Snip each leaf in half or thirds. Discard stems. Measure cut mint leaves, packing lightly. Combine mint leaves and vodka in aging container. Cap and let stand in a cool place for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
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After initial aging, strain leaves from liqueur, discard leaves. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let cool. Add cooled syrup to liqueur base, stirring to combine. Add glycerin and food color, pour into aging container for secondary aging of 1-3 more months.


HEALTHY SNACK
Papaya, Mango, Raisins, Cherries, Pineapple.


Garden Creature...


Lovely flower...


Palm trees...


Palm trees...


Flower pots...

ASPARAGUS AND PORK STEW

Bronze sculptures
@ GIFT AND GARDEN CENTER in HALF MOON BAY CALIFORNIA