THE VILLAGE VOICE

"The color of springtime is in the flowers; the color of winter is in the imagination."  ~ Terri Guillemets MEDITERRANEAN BEEF STEW with ROSEMARY This wonderful tasty recipe created by Kalyn Denny at KalynsKitchen.com  tried several times, perfect for tonight ... the last night of WINTER 8  oz. sliced mushrooms 1-2  Tbsp. olive oil  1  diced onion in 1/2 inch pieces 2  lbs. diced chick steak, cut into 1/2 inch pieces  1  cup beef stock 1   14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2  cup tomato sauce 1/4  cup balsamic vinegar 1 can sliced black olives 1/2  cup thinly sliced garlic cloves 2  Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 Tbsp. dried) 2  Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (or 1 Tbsp. dried) 1  Tbsp. capers (or more to taste) freshly ground black pepper Heat small  amount of olive oil in heavy frying pan, add mushrooms and saute se...

"Life is short, God's way of encouraging a bit of focus." ~ Robert Brault Two different worlds ... and I love both SALMON with BLUEBERRY SAUCE 2  lb. Salmon Filet 2  Tbsp. butter 2  cloves minced garlic 1  Tbsp. fresh thyme (or one tsp. dried) pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Sauce: 1  cup blueberries juice from lemon 1  Tbsp. Arrowroot powder or cornstarch 2  Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1  tsp. Herbes de Provence 1/4  cup white wine 1  Tbsp. butter Heat grill. Rub salmon with butter and sprinkle with minced garlic and thyme and salt & pepper.  Grill to desired taste.  Sauce :  Mix juice of lemon with arrowroot powder or cornstarch in sauce pan. Add Blueberries, balsamic vinegar, Herbes de Provence, and white wine. Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes. Stir in butter and reserve until fish is done.   ...

Note: Since orchid seeds are like specks of dust taking years before roots or shoots develop, all orchids are protected by conservation laws in Michigan. ~ Trillium, coleus, fern, sweet woodruff , Solomon's seal, astilbe , lungwart , wood anemone, bloodroot , wild geranium, Jack in the pulpit, celandine poppy, turtlehead , bleeding heart, lady's slipper _______________________ SAVORY BREAD PUDDING with SPRING HERBS ~ This delicious luncheon or light supper dish is perfect with a fresh green salad (adapted recipe compliments of Popovers to Panache ) __________________ 12-16 slices dry French or Italian bread 2 1/2 -3 cups milk 1 pound trimmed and diagonally cut asparagus 5 organic eggs 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped mixed herbs (chives, rosemary, parsley, marjoram, thyme or sage) 4 oz. shredded Swiss cheese 4 oz. shredded fontina cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 2 Tbsp. butter (cut in very small pieces) Place bread in single...