...the air is still cool, the grasses heavy with dew.. Deep in the surrounding woods dozens of birds announce the start of a new day and are not disturbed by our arrival....on a shade covered path in our south field, lies a cluster of perfect Spring violets...
They must be gathered quickly, for their appearance is a brief one.
Careful where you step...
My little companion, Seana, makes herself at home as I begin to pick each blossom...
And then lured by intriguing smells and interesting sounds, starts to explore her surroundings...
...and hearing something, lets her presence be known by a bark or two - a deer? A bear??
Hmmm... A bear?? I believe there are now 2 cups of blossoms as required - lets head back home...
Yes...2 very full cups...add 2 cups of boiling water and we will let this steep overnight...
What happens next....???
Pat
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Love the shot of the dear sheltie flying down the country path... how sweet! I can almost smell those violets too~~~~
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I can't wait to see what you do with them. Is there such a thing as violet jelly? Or maybe just violet water. When I was small my neighbor used to make sugared violets.
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ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued too. Violet tea? Fabric dyeing?
ReplyDeleteviolets are so lovely and have such a pretty color and soft scent - what are you making? can't wait to see
ReplyDeleteThat must have been such a lovely outing with your little sheltie. There's nothing like a walk when the dew is still on the grass. I look forward to seeing what you come up with........very curious!
ReplyDeleteI saw the end product, but this step was fun too! Love your companion! xo
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