K’s here this weekend and this was our cooking project–I’ve long wanted to try baking pureed camellia petals into something. They hide themselves very well in this quick bread/cake, with an almost completely neutral fresh smell and taste. Next, I want to try baking camellia blossoms into a strawberry-rhubarb pie, without pureeing them at all. … Continue reading Camellia Blossom Strawberry Cakes| Island Ashley
This has to be one of the best ways to re-see the relatively bleak February gardenscape—as a potential treasure trove of raw materials brimming with interesting texture. A friend and colleague showed me some of the gorgeous gel prints she’s recently done and lent me her supplies. After a whole-family painting party on Sunday, today … Continue reading Gel printing| Island Ashley
S’s post-baccalaureate studies involve a biology lab in our basement. If you’re down there to hang laundry to dry, etc, she’ll give you a running commentary on what she’s doing–torturing eggs, using IKI solution, learnin’ stuff… The garden kept producing this year clear into late November! C made the most amazing special marshmallows for Christmas: … Continue reading November into December 2022| Island Ashley
One of our resident wild bunny family sunning himself this morning. Elsewhere in the garden: The gorgeous green and white solitary tulip is nearly open. I wonder who planted it, and how long ago? R…| Island Ashley