Archive for ‘Nature’
Herbal Vinegars
This recipe is an old Medieval Vinegar that has an interesting story. During the plague times in Europe so many […]
Lavender Lace Cake
Ah Lavender Lace Cake sounds like words from a song I once heard. Lavender is abundant here at Silent […]
Mediterranean Herbal Salts
I lived on the borders of France and Italy for several years. Every Friday was market day in Ventimiglia, Italy […]
Magdalena’s Sage Leaves
I knew a chef who owned the greatest little Italian restaurant in Dunsmuir, Calif. many years ago. Magdalena was from […]
Cornish Hens with Apricots
I love the fully equipped Mediterranean kitchen her at Silent Stay. It is always stock with olive oil, organic staples […]
Lemon Verbena Tea with Lavender Ice
I love the taste of Lemon Verbena and it makes a clean tasting tea. This South American plant is full […]
Regla Guiding Star
Today September 7th is the feast day of Our Lady Regla the aspect of the Black Virgin Mary of […]
Lavender
I am here at Silent Stay Retreat Hermitage this week. I have been working on their garden here for over […]
Buddha Garden and Lilies
Today I plants the Buddha Garden at Silent Stay Retreat with Cana Lilies and Birds of Paradise. There a legend […]
