I added some summer squash, including the darling and tasty little patty-pan squash, along with kale and parsley from my own garden and have a basket of delightful, colorful and tasty treats to share with you.
Cantaloupe season
I've been expecting them, but on my trip to the farmer's market I finally met up with our wonderful Florida cantaloupe. Fresh off the vine and right out of the fields of south Florida this time of year, these heavenly bits of sunshine for the mouth are soooooooooo delicious. They taste nothing like what you find in colored cardboard in the grocery store. Heaven until the first of July when they are gone until next April.
Along with the cantaloupe, there are fresh watermelons also in season this time of year. Alas, eating watermelon gives me hives so I must resist. But melon lovers... it's time! Hurrah.
Ginger flower progress
This morning I noticed that the first ginger flower is growing and beginning to open. To give you perspective the entire flower pod is about 8 to 10 inches long and has several buds that will open to about an inch or more in diameter.
I can't wait to see it in full bloom but for now you can laugh along with us as it continues to open.
HA, HA, HA, HA, HA... cute little guy, huh?
Ginger
I love ginger as a cooking companion as well as ginger ale, ginger bread and ginger snaps — each is near the top of my all-time-favorites list — so how could I resist when a neighbor, who was having some construction done, gave me some fully grown ginger plants before workers destroyed them.
They have been a lovely addition to my landscape, easy to take care of and adoring of our tropical climate. Imagine my surprise this morning when I noticed that one of the plants was beginning to flower.
Upon further inspection, I've found several other plants that are also going to be showing some finery in the coming weeks. Joy is in the little things you chance upon unexpectedly!
Easter sunrise
Happy Easter all.
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