Never Forget!

The Survivor Tree is a Callery Pear

When The Herbal Husband and I went to NYC in July, we did get to the 9/11 Memorial.  It is a very moving place.  The one living element besides the swamp white oaks just planted is this Callery pear.  It not only survived the twin towers collapsing, but also Hurricane Irene.  It is a survivor in the truest sense.  On this day of remembrance, let us remember those who passed away from terrorism on our soils and those who are protecting us everywhere not only here but around the world.

I have been making jelly and today I'm making an experiment.  I'll share if it turns out.  The ickies and stickies are here again, but cooler weather is coming.  Hope you are having a great day wherever you may be.  Talk to you later. 

Guest Blogging for Mother Earth Living!

In connection with yesterday's post about our NYC trip, here is my latest post for Mother Earth Living called Visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in 2013.  You see in 2009 I was visiting NYC and went to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and ran into a chain link fence instead of the herb garden.  Well, hope you enjoy this visit.  If you are in the NYC, you have to get to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.  Lots to see and do.

We are off to the Garden in the Park at North Park.  The master gardeners are have a special day for the public to come and ask questions, see the pollinator and demonstration gardens and taste various varieties of garlic and tomatoes.  The Herbal Husband hasn't been for awhile and since I'm not an active master gardener, I can be under the radar!  I'll post photos next time.  Hope you are having a great day.

Afternoon Tea at Bosie Tea Parlor, NYC!

Bosie Tea Parlor, 10 Morton Street, West Village, NYC

Bosie's Special Blend Tea for Me

The Tea Tray was Gone in a Second!

I have always loved afternoon tea since I first went to England at age 12.  So when The Herbal Husband and I took the train to NYC a couple of weeks ago, I said we have to find a place of afternoon tea.  We went to Alice's Tea Cup last time which was very good.  This time since we were going to the 9/11 Memorial and then the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, we decided to try Bosie Tea Parlor in the West Village.  Well, after a mistake in Subway stops (which The Herbal Husband was not happy about) we made it across the TRAFFIC on Seventh Avenue to Bosie.  Yes, we walked several blocks to get there!  They are known for their selection of teas, pastries and macarons and they didn't disappoint. The tea service included choice of three different tea sandwiches, three different macarons and tea cakes and, of course, scones.  Our tea sandwiches were:

Farmer’s Egg Salad with thyme blossoms on whole wheat

Chicken Breast with golden raisins and curried mayonnaise on multi-grain

Cheddar Cheese and Branston pickle on whole wheat

 

The Herbal Husband chose lavender, rose and jasmine macarons and we had vanilla, lemon and macha tea tea cakes.  Sadly I can't have chocolate anymore so The Herbal Husband didn't have any chocolate either!   I topped mine off with a Bosie Special Blend tea (I didn't write down what it was called!)  It was good though.  We were famished and chowed right down as only we can.  So if you are in NYC, looking for a place for afternoon tea, try Bosie.  I think you will enjoy it. 

It is another beautiful day in the garden.  I'll get you caught up in the next post.  Have a great weekend.

Took The Slow Train to NYC!

Dinner at the Turkish Kitchen with Friends

One World Trade Center

The Survivor Tree-A Callery Pear

The Memorial North Pool

Finally I Get to See The Herb Garden at the BBG!

Afternoon Tea at Bosie Tea Parlor!

Dancing with Maks and Karina at "Forever Tango"!  Ole!

One of Many Containers Making NYC a Greener Place!

Times Square

When in NYC, A Corned Beef and Swiss Sandwich on Rye

Looks Like the Cheesecake was Trying to Escape the Forks!

Let It Be!  From the Sgt. Pepper's Time!  Copyright 2013 Nancy Heraud

View from the Rooftop Bar at the Refinery Hotel

I know I have been highly invisible, but I had an excuse.  The Herbal Husband and I took the slow train (It takes 9 hours!) to NYC for a long weekend.  The photos are a very brief record of our visit.  I do want to say that the Let It Be photo was taken with my camera without a flash.  They didn't announce anything about not taking photos or audio.  I have a story about that with Phantom of the Opera that I will share some day, but please if you copy that particular photo, if you would give me credit I would appreciate it.   I'm getting ready for The Herbal Husband to go to California for a family celebration.  I'll stay home and make jelly and take care of the garden.  We are having beautiful weather here.  So I'll do a more descriptive post later tomorrow or when I get a chance.  Hope you are having a great day wherever you may be.  Talk to you later.