Of Lilacs and Vodka
I had to dash out of the house yesterday morning to pick up something from a friend. In exchange she asked if I might have some vodka to spare. (It was 8:30, nary an alcohol store to be found open and too early to start calling around to neighbors.) But of course I did. I tend to run out of wine, not vodka. So into an old, washed out jam jar I poured more than the required amount. (I needed to allow for accidental spillage.) I wrapped my alcohol filled jar in a plastic bag and headed out the door.
I arrived at her front door with my jar in hand. and was led in to the kitchen where I retrieved what I had gone over for and noticed the KitchenAid mixer on the counter where a chocolaty batter was awaiting a final ingredient. A student of the esteemed Cordon Bleu, Ann is a fantabulous chef. The vodka, along with some Kahlua was needed in a Black Russian Cake that she was making for a fundraiser... that she would not have been able to make (properly) had I not delivered the booze.
My lilac bushes are simply magnificent this year. Their fruity floral flavor is truly captivating. Every time I drive by them - at the bottom of the driveway, at the foot of our property - I tell myself that I simply must cut some down to bring inside the house. I keep a pair of shears in my car for such a reason actually. Yesterday morning the sun came out and lilacs had dried out. It was the perfect opportunity and I knew that If I did not cut some soon it would surely be too late.
Have a wonderful Sunday, and if you can grab your shears or kitchen scissors and cut yourself some flowers. They'll put an instant smile on your face!
XoXo, Jessica
I arrived at her front door with my jar in hand. and was led in to the kitchen where I retrieved what I had gone over for and noticed the KitchenAid mixer on the counter where a chocolaty batter was awaiting a final ingredient. A student of the esteemed Cordon Bleu, Ann is a fantabulous chef. The vodka, along with some Kahlua was needed in a Black Russian Cake that she was making for a fundraiser... that she would not have been able to make (properly) had I not delivered the booze.
When I arrived back home I knew that I simply had to cut my lilacs.
My lilac bushes are simply magnificent this year. Their fruity floral flavor is truly captivating. Every time I drive by them - at the bottom of the driveway, at the foot of our property - I tell myself that I simply must cut some down to bring inside the house. I keep a pair of shears in my car for such a reason actually. Yesterday morning the sun came out and lilacs had dried out. It was the perfect opportunity and I knew that If I did not cut some soon it would surely be too late.
Have a wonderful Sunday, and if you can grab your shears or kitchen scissors and cut yourself some flowers. They'll put an instant smile on your face!
XoXo, Jessica