tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post8606043278564561017..comments2023-06-27T08:03:03.994-04:00Comments on first a glimmer: Happy ingredientsHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014116899085139900noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-59072481039110929042010-06-18T19:25:16.340-04:002010-06-18T19:25:16.340-04:00Garlic scapes are the tender flower stems of the g...Garlic scapes are the tender flower stems of the garlic plant. It's important to harvest the scapes before they straighten out as they get tough and fibrous. Farmers remove scapes because any flowers will take energy from the developing head of garlic. The taste is like mild garlic with green freshness and a hint of sweetness as they cook. Yum!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014116899085139900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-69964911608207540812010-06-18T17:49:48.258-04:002010-06-18T17:49:48.258-04:00OK, back from google. Sounds delicious. A bit like...OK, back from google. Sounds delicious. A bit like wild garlic I expect. Do you get that in the US? It grows wild in the hedgerows in the UK. I was in a wood a few weeks ago where it was abundant and the smell was delightful.WrightStuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684505907887354154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-7681741053303421752010-06-18T17:47:32.443-04:002010-06-18T17:47:32.443-04:00What's a scape? I shall have to google it. I h...What's a scape? I shall have to google it. I have a lovely picture in my mind of you wandering around the market conjuring up delicious dishes in your mind as you view all the ingredients! Certainly sounds like a happy experience to me.WrightStuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684505907887354154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-40292969166934390402010-06-18T17:30:15.159-04:002010-06-18T17:30:15.159-04:00I was also introduced to scapes at a farmer's ...I was also introduced to scapes at a farmer's market. Delicious in an omelette. I've been thinking about growing them to have on hand for all my scape needs.<br /><br />Thank you for all the interesting reflection on why something makes you happy. It's a good exercise to think about happiness on such a fundamental level. Enjoy your knitting!Monkey Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305785507336410285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-73858403063679047802010-06-18T16:32:03.056-04:002010-06-18T16:32:03.056-04:00Helen, I love your post. It is so true that when ...Helen, I love your post. It is so true that when we really look at what we are doing and the feelings we are feeling we can recognize so many more happy moments. I'd love to bottle up the formula and pass it out to people because it really feels so good when you start to identify the many simple things that can make us happy. Have a wonderful weekend.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302331997346895851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-92113359250862412872010-06-18T14:47:58.865-04:002010-06-18T14:47:58.865-04:00I love the fruits and story of going to the farmer...I love the fruits and story of going to the farmer's market! So delicious. What a wonderful moment.Kat Slomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645480835605671040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-2770202917820884422010-06-18T14:35:44.825-04:002010-06-18T14:35:44.825-04:00Oh those fruits are so vibrant! I feel the happine...Oh those fruits are so vibrant! I feel the happiness. I admire anyone who can knit. I admit I adore fibers, fabrics, and such. My talents seem to revolve around paper. Fortunately there are plenty of artists who have talents in other areas and I can admire from the sidelines.Kathryn Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13322878341185208920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-71161197241407281572010-06-18T14:28:04.529-04:002010-06-18T14:28:04.529-04:00Hello again, sounds like your happy ingredients th...Hello again, sounds like your happy ingredients this week all sum up to creating a life of simple, happy moments!<br /><br />Knitting used to be my passion, I remember the therapeutic rhythm of clicking needles, will have to get them out again. Thanks for reminding me!<br /><br />Enjoy your exploring!foxysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620248626509576905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370862212739507900.post-10739869458688739852010-06-18T12:20:17.677-04:002010-06-18T12:20:17.677-04:00I also find great joy in getting fresh produce fro...I also find great joy in getting fresh produce from the Farmer's market and eating delicious and healthy food. There is nothing like biting into a ripe peach and having the juice dribble down your chin! Yummy! So nice to hear that you can enjoy that in Manhattan too!ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748316725457763377noreply@blogger.com