me preparing a dynamic new pesto: sage blossom pesto
(recipe shared later this week)
herbs are hanging from my antique spice rack above the stove now....it is a great space to do this at, because the direct sunlight doesn't hit the herbs, and they dry so nicely
(besides me liking them hanging there)
now is your time to harvest any blooms on your herbs, in order to make a prolific herb harvest soon
peonies dry beautifully, as does chamomile (for my organic chamomile teas i make)
Jason bought me this enormous antique wire whisk from Josie's antiques for mother's day....i cannot wait to use it
i do have to say, the kitchen has been stripped, minimal crept back in....and i now have a very different looking kitchen since i snapped these photos
whenever i give a completely thorough cleaning, things get rearranged
(hence why my house is always turning around....i like love to clean)
see the extraordinary in your ordinary day
see the beauty in utilitarian objects
see the beauty in work
see the beauty in bloom
xo+blessings,
Just beautiful Anne Marie... love your whisk Jason gave you!... my kitchen is my favorite room in my house... and my spoon Jason made is quite happy here!... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteLove the dried flowers and herb too. That wisk is great. As always, your post always makes my day:) Oh and I also (love) like o clean:) lol
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Gorgeous....Can't wait to see the recipe,it sounds amazing! Wishing you a lovely week, Ashley
ReplyDeleteOf course I was just around the corner and I am one of the first to leave a comment ;-) I was waiting for you to write...ah ah ah!!! I was in abstinence from Anne Marie!! LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo, let me understand this thing better: you first collect the herbs bloom (that you will use for infuses, teas etc..) and later in the summer the herbs, am I right?
Hugs
Fra
p.s. Everything look as beautiful as usual there!
Your kitchen looks so pretty and so real. I tend to de-clutter and minimalize when I clean, too and today has me in the kitchen. You have inspired me to get off this computer and get to work. You are right, there is so much beauty in the ordinary. Have a wonderful day, Patty
ReplyDeleteThat whisk is impressive...don't make mom angry while she is whipping up the eggs!
ReplyDeleteI love how your kitchen marries the beauty of antique items whilst still utilizing them. You don't just have them on display, you display what you use and enjoy it. Lovely space, which I could come for lunch! I look forward to the recipe later this week, sounds divine.
Enjoy this gift of another gorgeous day in Illinois!
Jen from fineline-antiques.blogspot.com
Your kitchen looks delightful. Once you dry our herbs is there a special way to store them?
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is so cheerful. Love the antique spice racks!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering....what do you do with dried peonies? I have some I could dry...if I knew what they would look like...and how they might be used. Do the petals fall out when dried?
I love your kitchen...and that whisk is amazing!! You can dry peonies?? Oh my...I am so trying this today! Your pesto sounds delightful, too:).
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Julia
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ReplyDeleteI love seeing the Spice Rack used as a shelf where you put your whisk and a fresh flower. It is a beautiful arrangement.
ReplyDeleteI've never grown cammomile, but seeings how pretty it is in the cup...I think I might:)
ReplyDeleteLove that you make your own tea.
Such a pretty little area!! I love the little daisy in the white creamer dish :) xo Holly
ReplyDeleteooooh, that is such a cool whisk! love your herbs looking so pretty hanging out in your kitchen, of which looks lovely anyway you arrange it :)
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Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteLike Fran, I would love more info. on the harvesting of the herbs. I always use mine throughtout the summer fresh, only because I really don't know how to dry them. I have basil, dill, oregano, cliantro, parsley, lemongrass, thyme, thai basil, purple basil, chives, lavendar and rosemary. Any suggestions you have on how i can preserve these for winter use would be greatly appreciated. I am forever pinching off the flowers from the herbs because i was told that was what i needed to do to keep them growing all summer long and not going to seed. Is that correct? You can send me an email at debpech4@hotmail. com if you would rather not respond on here. Thanks in advance for any guidance and help you can give me.
XO
Debbie
:-))) Hi Deb!
DeleteBuongiorno Fra :) You are so funny!
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Oh what a warm and welcome feeling these photos evoke...hope you did not change too much! Oh and hey...I love to clean too....think that makes us weird or what!?!? x0x0
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen looks so lovely with the herbs drying. And oh that wire whisk is amazing... I love using vintage items in my kitchen and thinking of how they would have been used so many years ago. I'm feeling the need to go give my kitchen a thorough cleaning!
ReplyDeleteI have got to get out & harvest the lavender eeek so many things to do and get my tomato plants planted.......
ReplyDeletemust get outside but, had to check on my favorite people!! :)
xo
kara
love your kitchen and your herbs hanging--I hang mine on the shower head--mint/lavender! guests love it!
This is my first summer that my herb garden (deck actually) is really growing. I don't have them in the direct sun and my goodness they are loving their space.
ReplyDeleteBut now my problem. I cannot use them fast enough so I am cutting and sharing. Thats all fine and dandy but would love some for the winter.
I love your idea of making your own tea as well.
Now that being said, could you....would you do a post on drying herbs, and also flowers for tea. Would love some help. :)